School-Based Therapist
Effective School Solutions
CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 / year
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Description
Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS)
At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.
We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) | Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks) | Competitive Pay and Benefits | Small Caseloads | A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.
About Effective School Solutions:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts.
What You Can Expect
- Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team.
- Extensive training in ESS’s evidence-based, school-focused model of care.
- A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in the San Leandro, CA area. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals 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.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Must hold an 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.
- Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Why Join ESS
- Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation.
- Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance.
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Effective School Solutions is hiring a School-Based Therapist to work in San Leandro schools, providing individual, group, and family therapy to students dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges. You'd deliver trauma-informed care within a small caseload, coordinate with school staff and families to build supportive environments, and handle clinical documentation and team collaboration. The role requires an active associate registration or clinical license (ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) from California's Board of Behavioral Sciences, plus at least two years working with children or adolescents in similar settings.
What sets this position apart is the schedule and support structure. You'll work standard school hours with no evenings or weekends, light summers (10 hours weekly for five weeks), and access to ongoing supervision from regional directors and clinical supervisors. ESS operates across 12 states serving over 6,000 students, bringing private-practice-level clinical care into public schools. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, professional growth, and clinician voice within a collaborative culture.
The salary range is $80,000–$90,000 annually. This role suits clinicians with school-based or youth mental health experience who want meaningful impact without the unpredictability of traditional private practice or agency schedules, and who value stability and professional support.
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