PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave). Clinicians in this role have flexibility in their level of commitment and can accept or decline assignments based on their availability. This role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule; however, full-time hours may be required on a temporary basis when covering extended leave assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming; Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed; Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans; Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program; Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners; Facilitate weekly consultation sessions; Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care; Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards; Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence; Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards; Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field; Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided; 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs; Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues; Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred); Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff; Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices; Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders; Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations; Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records

Nice to have

School-based experience

Benefits

Flexibility to accept or decline assignments based on availability; School-day schedule - no weekends; Light summers; Small caseloads; Ongoing clinical support; Free CEUs; Competitive pay; Clinical leadership at the heart of the company