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

Effective School Solutions • Middlesex County, NJ, NJ

7h • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students. The Licensed School-Based Clinician delivers comprehensive mental health care within public schools, supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success and partnering with families and school teams to coordinate care. The role includes individual, group, and family therapy; assessments and treatment planning; crisis response; clinical documentation; and collaboration with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams. The position offers a school-day schedule, small caseloads, ongoing supervision and clinical support, free continuing education units, and a starting salary range of $75,000–$85,000. No weekends or on-call requirements are stated; occasional evening hours may be needed for family engagement.

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.
• 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, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Nice To Haves

• 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 ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.

Benefits

• Ongoing supervision and clinical support.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Small caseloads.
• School-day schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours may be needed for family engagement.

What This Job Offers

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