Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)

Effective School Solutions

6d•$68,000 - $75,000

About The Position

At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being. We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/week for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being. What you can expect: Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services Starting salary range of $68,000-75,000 About Effective School Solutions: Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts. We are looking for: a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools.

Requirements

Must hold an independent clinical license in social work (LCSW), counseling (LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LMFT) in the state the services are being provided.
Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students.
Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability.
Engage families through programming and parent support groups.
Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed.
Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success.