LMFT)

Effective School Solutions•Willingboro, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions is hiring a Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician to provide mental health services to K–12 students in a school setting. The clinician delivers individual, group, and family therapy, assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and family support, while overseeing day-to-day clinical operations for an assigned school-based program. The role serves as the primary clinical contact for school partners and coordinates care with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams. The starting salary range is $65,000–$75,000. The position follows a school-day schedule, with occasional evening hours as needed for family engagement. During the summer, the schedule is 10 hours per week for five weeks while retaining full-time pay.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
Active independent clinical license, such as LCSW, LPC, or 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 supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
Oversee 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 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.
Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards.