Licensed School-Based Mental Health 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
• Facilitate weekly consultation sessions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

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
• 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and caregivers
• 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

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 clinical care directly within public schools, providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.