PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions•Rock Island, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states. We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

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
4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff
Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices
Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders
Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations
Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including 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, 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
Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and 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
Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence
Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards
Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations