Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician (High School/LPC/LCSW/LMFT)
Effective School Solutions
$65,000 - $75,000 / year
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Description
LEAD CLINICIAN
Transforming student mental health in schools.
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.
We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.
At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.
Starting salary range: $65,000-$75,000
Responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care & Family Support
- Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including 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, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
Consultation, Training & Collaboration
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for the school partners
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
- Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence
- Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active independent clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided
- 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and effectively problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records
Why Clinicians Choose ESS
✔ School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
✔ Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
✔ Small caseloads
✔ Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
✔ Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
✔ Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Make a meaningful impact on student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Effective School Solutions is looking for a licensed clinician to lead mental health services at a high school in Willingboro, New Jersey. You'd deliver individual, group, and family therapy directly within the school setting, conduct assessments and crisis interventions, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for students with behavioral and emotional needs. Beyond direct care, you'd oversee the program's day-to-day operations, serve as the clinical lead for school staff, and provide consultation and training on trauma-informed practices to teachers and families.
This role requires an active LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license and at least three years of experience working with adolescents. You should be comfortable working independently, managing clinical documentation in electronic systems, and collaborating across school and community teams. School-based experience is preferred but not required if you have strong clinical judgment and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.
The position offers a school-day schedule with no weekends or on-call work, small caseloads, ongoing clinical supervision and free continuing education, and a salary of $65,000–$75,000. Light summer hours (10 per week for five weeks) are paid at full-time rate. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to clinicians who want to make a direct impact on student mental health without the demands of traditional private practice or higher levels of care.
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