PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions • Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students, delivering clinical care, professional development, and district consultation within public schools. The per diem clinician supports ESS on an as-needed basis, including covering leave assignments. Clinicians may accept or decline assignments based on availability and choose occasional shifts, a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or a temporary full-time schedule for an extended leave assignment. The role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule, and it is not eligible for benefits.

The clinician provides mental health care to students and families, supports school partners, and contributes to coordinated, evidence-based services. Responsibilities may include direct clinical care, program and staff support, consultation and training, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

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 4 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• At least 2 years supervising staff in a clinical setting.
• Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents or caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care and advocacy for best practices.
• Ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• 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

• Clinical supervision certification preferred.
• School-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, along with 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, providing guidance, aligning student support strategies, and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinicians.
• Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to align on student goals and documentation standards.
• 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 professional and ethical standards, 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.

Benefits

• Not eligible for benefits, as this is a per diem position.
• Ongoing supervision and clinical support.
• Free CEUs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior