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PER DIEM - School-Based Therapist (2026-27)
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PER DIEM SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active associate number or clinical license (e.g., AMFT, APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) in the state of California
- 2+ 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
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health. Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM - School-Based Therapist
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PER DIEM SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active associate number or clinical license (e.g., AMFT, APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) in the state of California
- 2+ 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
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health. Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM - School-Based Therapist
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PER DIEM SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active associate number or clinical license (e.g., AMFT, APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) in the state of California
- 2+ 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
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health. Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM - School-Based Therapist
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PER DIEM SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active associate number or clinical license (e.g., AMFT, APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) in the state of California
- 2+ 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
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health. Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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PER DIEM CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Supervision, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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PER DIEM CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Supervision, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance with assigned clinician(s).
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Professional Development Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff (including clinicians) on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Participates in completing clinicians’ performance evaluations
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
- Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must hold a clinical license in social work (LMSW/LCSW), counseling (LPCA/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LMFTA/LMFT) in the state the services are being provided.
- Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
- Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM).
- Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
- Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services. The starting salary for this role is $75,000.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance with assigned clinician(s).
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Professional Development Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff (including clinicians) on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Participates in completing clinicians’ performance evaluations
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
- Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must hold a LMSW/LCSW or and LMHC in NY.
- Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
- Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM).
- Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
- Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Mental Health Technician
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Westport, CT. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required. The starting salary for this position is $55,000+.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Mental Health Technician
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Johnstown, PA. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required. The starting salary for this position ranges between $50,000 - $55,000.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance with assigned clinician(s).
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Professional Development Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff (including clinicians) on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Participates in completing clinicians’ performance evaluations
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
- Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must hold a clinical license in social work (LMSW/LCSW), counseling (LPCA/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LMFTA/LMFT) in the state the services are being provided.
- Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
- Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM).
- Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
- Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts. The salary for this position starts a $70,000.
We are looking for: a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools.
We offer: Clinician Supervision
- School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends)
- Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Small Caseloads
- A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
What you can expect:
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team
- Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions
- A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services.
Responsibilities
- Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed.
- Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Licensed in social work (LMHC or LICSW) in the state of service
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Experience working in or with school settings preferred.
Why Join Effective School Solutions
- Help address the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a growing, innovative organization with career development opportunities.
- Enjoy school-calendar time off and flexible summer hours for work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A workplace that values clinician voices and feedback.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in Pajaro, CA. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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PER DIEM CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 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. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians 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.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Supervision, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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PER DIEM CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Position Type: Per Diem
This is a Per Diem position and is not eligible for benefits. Per Diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, either by covering leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave) or working a set number of agreed-upon days per week.
This role does not follow a full-time schedule on a consistent basis; however, clinicians may work full-time hours temporarily when covering a leave assignment for the duration of that coverage period.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Supervision, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist (Elementary School)
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist (Elementary School) in Oakland, California. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in Santa Maria, California. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist (Alameda County)
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in Alameda County in California. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in San Leandro, CA. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in the San Leandro, CA area for the 2026-2027 school year. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Support and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
Salary $45,000 - $55,000 annually
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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School-Based Mental Health Technician
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Job Description: Mental Health Technician
At Effective School Solutions (ESS), we’re redefining school-based mental health — delivering meaningful clinical impact while protecting clinician well-being and work-life balance.
Why Staff Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — no on-call hours or weekends
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, support and access to free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company - led by our CEO who brings her clinical background and compassionate leadership to our work
Starting salary range: $50,000- $55,000
About the role: Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our clinical team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. The MHT is responsible for direct client care of the students, including in-classroom support, social/emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The MHT assists with classroom management and structuring, when required. The MHT will play a crucial role in supporting clinicians to ensure the well-being of students in our partner district. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavior analytics, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and supportive environment for students and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with ESS clinicians to provide comprehensive support for students' mental health and well-being.
- Monitor and track student progress in collaboration with clinicians, providing timely updates to the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist in the development, implementation and reinforcement of the individualized care plans for students requiring mental health support.
- Co-facilitate group interventions and support sessions as directed by clinicians to address common challenges among students.
- Assist in therapeutic milieu management, for example, create and distribute passes, lunch support, scheduling of therapeutic sessions, learning strategies support, escort students, etc.
- Push into classrooms to observe and provide support.
- Collect student specific data and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) when necessary.
- Assist with crisis situations promptly and effectively, providing immediate support and coordinating with clinicians, school staff, and parents as necessary as assigned by the licensed clinician.
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding data collections, observations, scheduling, etc.
- Collaborate with family and support services to enhance the support network available to students.
- Perform case management duties including but not limited to referrals, linking families to community resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a school or clinical setting, with a focus on supporting the mental health/behavioral needs of students.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community mental health and social service agencies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by students in a school setting.
- Strong commitment to improving mental health services for students and school districts.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance with assigned clinician(s).
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Professional Development Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff (including clinicians) on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Participates in completing clinicians’ performance evaluations
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
- Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings
Qualifications:
- Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must hold a clinical license in social work (LMSW/LCSW), counseling (LPCA/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LMFTA/LMFT) in the state the services are being provided.
- Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
- Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM).
- Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
- Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)
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At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
We are looking for: a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools.
We offer: Clinician Supervision
- School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends)
- Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Small Caseloads
- A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
What you can expect:
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team
- Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions
- A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services.
Responsibilities
- Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed.
- Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Licensed in social work (LMHC or LICSW) in the state of service
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Experience working in or with school settings preferred.
Why Join Effective School Solutions
- Help address the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a growing, innovative organization with career development opportunities.
- Enjoy school-calendar time off and flexible summer hours for work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A workplace that values clinician voices and feedback.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health Screener
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Licensed School-Based Mental Health Screener
Are you passionate about transforming students' lives through early mental health intervention? Seeking a role with growth opportunities and a school-based schedule?
Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Licensed School-Based Mental Health Screener to join our team. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide mental health screenings to students in need of evaluation. The Screener will provide services to specific or all schools in assigned district. Selected candidates will collaborate with a seasoned and professional management team dedicated to delivering top-tier clinical services.
About the Role:
- We are looking for a Fully Licensed Clinician who believes that early intervention can change the trajectory of a student's life.
- You’re passionate about bringing compassionate, high-quality care into schools - where support can make the most immediate and lasting impact. With a clinical eye and a heart for service, you're driven to ensure that students in need of evaluation are seen, understood, and connected to the right supports.
- You thrive in collaborative settings and are energized by the opportunity to work within a dynamic and experienced team. You’re looking for a role where your clinical skills are valued, your insights are heard, and your impact is visible every day.
- You bring professionalism, curiosity, and purpose to your work and you're ready to join a team committed to changing lives through mental health care that’s timely, accessible, and centered on student success.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health screenings across all school buildings in district after the district has identified students requiring additional support or evaluation.
- Utilize evidence-based screening tools to assess students' mental health status.
- Analyze screening data to determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.
- Collaborate with school staff, parents, and mental health professionals to develop appropriate support plans for identified students.
- Provide brief, targeted interventions or referrals to appropriate services as needed.
- Coordinate and actively participate in re-entry meetings for students returning after screenings.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Document screening results and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record system promptly and accurately.
- Participate in team meetings, including Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
- Maintain current professional licensure and adhere to ethical standards as mandated by the governing board.
- Consistently attend work on scheduled days and times, presenting a professional demeanor.
- Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by ESS to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collect and analyze relevant data, such as grades, discipline records, and attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met.
- Prepare and present data in preparation for administrative meetings.
- Adhere to district policies and ESS protocols regarding consent, confidentiality, and communication with families and staff.
- Monitor and follow up on screening referrals to ensure all students are treated appropriately.
- Support the continuous improvement of screening protocols by sharing insights and feedback with ESS clinical leadership.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
- Current full clinical license in social work (LCSW), counseling (LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LMFT) in the state where this position is offered.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges, elementary age preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience administering crisis screening assessments to children.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood and elementary developmental milestones, as well as common emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and care coordination for students in need of mental health services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, school personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage a flexible, multi-site caseload and maintain timely documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with using electronic medical record systems.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is dedicated to addressing one of the nation's most pressing challenges—the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong track record of innovation and growth.
- ESS offers staff excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off aligned with the school calendar, with limited summer hours, prioritizing clinicians' work-life balance.
- ESS offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- ESS values clinician input and provides multiple avenues for feedback and participation in company decisions
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician (Alameda County
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in the Oakland, CA area for the 2026-2027 school year. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Support and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
Salary $45,000 - $55,000 annually
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician (Elementary School)
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician (Elementary School) to join our team in the Oakland, CA area for the 2026-2027 school year. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Support and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
Salary $45,000 - $55,000 annually
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] School-Based Mental Health Technician
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Derry, NH. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required. The starting salary for this position is $50,000+.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
- Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
- Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
- Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
- Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
- Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
- Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
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Graduate Internship School Based Mental Health Clinician (unpaid)
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Graduate Clinical Intern (Unpaid—Full Academic Year)
Effective School Solutions (ESS)
School-Based Mental Health Services
About ESS
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students, serving over 2,000 students across nine states. ESS delivers high-acuity clinical care within public schools, helping students with significant emotional and behavioral needs achieve academic and mental health stability.
About the Internship
ESS is seeking a graduate-level Clinical Counseling Intern (Master’s in Clinical Counseling) for a full academic year unpaid placement.
This internship offers hands-on experience providing school-based mental health services under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Interns will be embedded within one school site and will work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Under supervision, interns will:
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Provide individual counseling to students
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Co-facilitate or facilitate group therapy
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Participate in treatment planning and case consultation
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Engage in family communication and meetings
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Complete clinical documentation in ESS’s electronic medical record
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Attend supervision, team meetings, and professional development sessions
Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in counseling.
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Eligible for internship placement per university guidelines
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Strong interest in working with children and adolescents
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Professional, collaborative, and eager to learn
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Commitment to completing the full academic year
What You’ll Gain
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Direct clinical experience with high-acuity student populations
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Weekly supervision from licensed clinicians
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Training in ESS’s structured school-based mental health model
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Experience working within a multidisciplinary school team
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Licensed Bilingual School-Based Clinician
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CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Starting salary range: $60,000-$70,000
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments
- Partner with families to deliver student care 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and student-centered care
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active clinical license (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT) in NJ
- Bilingual (English/Spanish); must be able to conduct clinical sessions in Spanish
- 2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
- Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company –
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Licensed School-Based Clinical Program Supervisor
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CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Starting salary range: $70,000-$80,000
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Supervision, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
- Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in NJ
- 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
- 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
- Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues, preferred.
- 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
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Licensed School-Based Clinician
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CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Starting salary range:$63,000-$70,000
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments
- Partner with families to deliver student care 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Training & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and student-centered care
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active clinical license (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT) in NJ
- 2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
- Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company –
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician
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LEAD CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Starting salary range: $68,000 – $73,000
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Consultation, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for the school partners
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- 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
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in NJ
- 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and effectively problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Year-Round Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
What you can expect:
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team
- Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions
- A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
We are looking for: a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools.
Responsibilities
- Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability.
- Engage families through programming and parent support groups.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed.
- Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
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Must hold a clinical license or be working toward clinician licensure in mental health counseling (LMHC), clinical social work (LCSW), or marriage and family therapy (LMFT), in the state where services will be provided.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Experience working in or with school settings preferred.
Why Join Effective School Solutions
- Help address the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a growing, innovative organization with career development opportunities.
- Enjoy school-calendar time off and flexible summer hours for work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A workplace that values clinician voices and feedback.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Per Diem Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Collaboration and Consultation Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional needs
- Clinical license in social work (LSW/LCSW), counseling (LAC/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT/LMFT) in New Jersey.
- 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)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Per Diem Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. ESS is one of the country’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community. All ESS clinicians work with a highly seasoned and professional clinical management team who provide clinical expertise and partnership. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Collaboration and Consultation Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
- Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.
- Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.
- Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.
- Participates in and at times leads, team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional needs
- Clinical license in social work (LSW/LCSW), counseling (LAC/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT/LMFT) in New Jersey.
- 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)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Clinical Program Coordinator
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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Program Coordinator to join our team. We are looking for experienced, mission-aligned clinicians to provide clinical services to a small group of selected students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provides supervisory responsibilities of assigned clinician(s)
- Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance
- Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
- Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
- Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
- Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)
- Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
- Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings.
- Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board.
- Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
- Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
- Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met
- Participates in completing clinicians’ performance evaluations
- Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards
- Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings
Qualifications:
- Must have 4+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must hold a clinical license in social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy in the state in which this position is being offered.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
- Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
Why join Effective School Solutions?
- ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
- ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
- ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
- ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
- ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
- ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
The starting salary for this positions is $75,000.
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