LMFT)

Effective School Solutions•Randolph, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students, delivering clinical care and programming within public schools. The Licensed School-Based Clinician provides mental health support to students to promote academic success, resilience, and well-being, and partners with families and school communities to shape supportive environments. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy; intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; family support; risk assessment and crisis intervention; and individualized, evidence-based treatment. Clinicians coordinate with families, school staff, interdisciplinary teams, and other care providers, while maintaining accurate documentation and active licensure. The position follows a school-day schedule, with no weekends 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Active clinical license in the state where services are provided: LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, or LAMFT/LMFT.
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, and the ability to maintain accurate, 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, 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 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 professional standards, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.