Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy
• Conduct intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of assigned school-based programs
• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners
• Collaborate with school staff and interdisciplinary teams on trauma-informed practices
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of service
• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic systems (EMR, Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior school-based clinical experience

Benefits

• School-day schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements
• Light summers (10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay)
• Small caseloads
• Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

About the Company

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 high-level clinical care directly within public schools, providing a full continuum of clinical programming and professional development.