LCSW)

Effective School Solutions•Piscataway, NJ

6d•$45 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Per Diem School-Based Therapist for NuView Academy in Piscataway, NJ. This role involves providing critical mental health support to K-12 students within a school setting. As a per diem therapist, you will offer coverage for other therapists, mental health technicians, or even the Clinical Director, collaborating with the program psychiatrist and handling administrative tasks as needed. This position offers variety and the opportunity to make a significant impact across an entire program by supporting students who may not otherwise have access to care, helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. Clinicians at ESS are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Active associate or independent clinical license in New Jersey (LAMFT/LMFT, LAC/LPC, or LSW/LCSW)
2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
Experience working with students with acute mental health needs
Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff
Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care and best practices
Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or changing situations
Comfort with clinical documentation and electronic systems such as an EMR and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

School-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide school-based mental health services, including 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, keeping students safe and coordinating referrals to the right level of care when needed.
Develop and carry out individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students' emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
Work with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the program (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Serve as the primary clinical contact for school partners, providing expert guidance and building strong, collaborative relationships (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Collaborate with the program psychiatrist and complete administrative tasks (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Lead weekly consultation sessions to keep the team aligned on student goals and documentation standards (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Monitor program performance and keep it aligned with ESS clinical and operational standards (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations (when covering the Clinical Director Role).
Keep clinical documentation timely and accurate, in line with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards.
Maintain active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.