LMFT)

Effective School Solutions•Newark, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students. The Licensed School-Based Clinician delivers clinical care directly in public schools, supporting students’ academic success, resilience, and well-being while partnering with families and school communities. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy; intake and clinical assessment; treatment planning; crisis response; and coordinated care with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Clinicians maintain accurate clinical records and uphold regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards. The position offers a school-day schedule without weekend or on-call requirements, occasional evening hours as needed for family engagement, and a reduced summer schedule of 10 hours per week for five weeks with full-time pay. ESS offers ongoing supervision and clinical support, free continuing education units, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Active clinical license (LAC/LPC, LSW/LCSW, LAMFT/LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
At least 2 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic systems, such as EMR and Microsoft Office, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services; school-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide 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, ensure student safety, and coordinate referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed.
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, student-centered care.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards.
Maintain active licensure and uphold professional, ethical, and reliability standards.