Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician

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

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided
• 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 o n student mental health.
• Join Effective School Solutions
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• #HP

Benefits

Additional Information

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: $65,000 - $72,000

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