Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician (LPC, LCSW,LMFT)

Effective School Solutions•Irvington, NJ

6d•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 Lead Clinician delivers mental health care to high school students in a school setting, supporting their academic success, resilience, and well-being. The role oversees the day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned school-based program and serves as the primary clinical contact for school partners. The clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy; intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; family support; risk assessments; and crisis intervention. They develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, coordinate referrals when needed, collaborate with families and school teams, and offer consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices. The role also maintains compliant clinical documentation and ensures program performance aligns with ESS clinical and operational standards. The position follows a school-day schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements. Occasional evening hours may be needed for family engagement. During summer, the schedule is 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 (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
At least 3 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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 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 that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program.
Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners.
Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care.
Provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards.
Maintain active licensure and uphold ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.
Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards.