Bilingual (Spanish) School-Based Therapist: LSW/LCSW,LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT

Effective School Solutions • Morris County, NJ, NJ

9d • $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving over 6,000 K-12 students across 12 states. We deliver high-quality clinical care directly within public schools, offering a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation. This role is crucial for providing essential mental health support to students who might otherwise lack access to care, helping them achieve academic success, build resilience, and thrive. Clinicians at ESS are valued partners in fostering supportive school environments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments.
• Partner with families 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• 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
• Clinical leadership at the heart of our company – guided by a CEO with a clinical background

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level