School-Based Therapist

Effective School Solutions • San Jose, CA

5h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist in the San Jose, California area to provide therapeutic services to a small group of K–12 students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth. The therapist collaborates with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students.

The role includes individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach; care coordination and referrals; collaboration with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams; clinical documentation and regular team meetings; and family programming or parent support groups as needed. ESS provides ongoing support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and the school team, as well as extensive training in its evidence-based, school-focused model of care. The position follows a school-day schedule with no evenings or weekends and light summer work of 10 hours per week for five weeks. The starting salary range is $80,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active associate registration (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) or clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
• Coordinate care and refer students to appropriate community services.
• Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
• Engage families through programming and parent support groups as needed.

Benefits

• Clinician supervision and ongoing support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and the school team.
• Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
• School-day schedule with no evenings or weekends and light summers (10 hours per week for five weeks).
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Small caseloads and a collaborative culture that values clinician growth and well-being.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed