Licensed School-Based Clinician (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT)

Effective School Solutions • Randolph, NJ

7h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students across 12 states. The Licensed School-Based Clinician delivers comprehensive mental health care within schools, partnering with students, families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy; intake and clinical assessments; treatment planning; crisis response; family support; and clinical documentation. Clinicians also participate in meetings, supervision, and professional development while maintaining active licensure and ethical practice.

The position offers a school-day schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements, though occasional evening hours may be needed for family engagement. During the summer, the schedule is 10 hours per week for five weeks with full-time pay. The posting lists a starting salary range of $65,000–$70,000 and describes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, or 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.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic systems, such as EMR and Microsoft Office, and ability to maintain accurate, timely records.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, along with intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments.
• Partner with families to support student care and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions, 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 deliver 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 ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.

Benefits

• Full-time pay during the light summer schedule of 10 hours per week for five weeks.
• Small caseloads.
• Ongoing supervision and clinical support.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time