LMFT)

Effective School Solutions•Cherry Hill, NJ

12h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students and delivers clinical care, professional development, and district consultation within public schools. The School-Based Lead Clinician will lead ESS’s substance use program at Cherry Hill High School East and West in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The role provides treatment and support to adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs, helping students remain in school, develop healthier coping skills, and thrive. The clinician is also a trusted partner in shaping supportive school environments. The position combines direct clinical care and family support with program leadership, school consultation, and collaboration. The clinician oversees day-to-day clinical operations across both schools, serves as the primary clinical contact for school partners, and works with families, school staff, and community providers to coordinate care. The role also includes documentation, compliance, monitoring program performance, and maintaining professional and ethical standards. The starting salary range is $65,000–$75,000. The schedule follows the school day, with no weekends or on-call requirements. Occasional evening hours may be needed to support family engagement. Summer work 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 New Jersey independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
Significant clinical experience treating adolescents with substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health conditions.
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 solve problems 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.

Nice To Haves

LCADC.
Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services; school-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive school-based treatment for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns through individual, group, and family therapy.
Conduct substance use screenings, intakes, diagnostic assessments, and clinical assessments.
Use evidence-based approaches for adolescent substance use, including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and relapse prevention.
Partner with families and facilitate parent support and psychoeducation programming.
Conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions, ensure student safety, and coordinate referrals to higher levels of care when needed.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans supporting recovery, emotional and behavioral health, and academic success.
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the substance use program across Cherry Hill High School East and West.
Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners at both high schools.
Collaborate with families, school staff, and community providers to deliver coordinated care.
Provide consultation, coaching, and training for school staff on adolescent substance use, 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, organizational, and substance use treatment confidentiality requirements.
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.