Leave Replacement - School-Based Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker

Effective School Solutions • Thomaston, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions is seeking a per diem clinician to provide leave coverage in Thomaston, Connecticut. Five-day-per-week availability for the duration of the leave is preferred, but applicants with more limited availability are also encouraged to apply. This role provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students, helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.

Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments. Clinicians may accept or decline assignments based on their availability and may choose occasional shifts, a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or a temporary full-time schedule for an extended leave. The position does not have a consistent full-time schedule, although temporary full-time hours may be required during extended leave coverage. The role may be eligible for benefits depending on hours worked.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• 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 delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating 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

• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
• School-based experience.
• Availability five days per week for the duration of the leave assignment.

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 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, aligning student support strategies, and fostering collaborative relationships.
• 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, 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.

Benefits

• May be eligible for benefits depending on hours worked.
• Ongoing clinical support.
• Free CEUs.
• Competitive pay.
• School-day schedule with no weekends and occasional evening hours as needed for family engagement.
• Light summers.
• Small caseloads.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level