Bilingual School-Based Therapist (HS) - School-Day Schedule

Effective School Solutions; Chula Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

School-day schedule (no evenings or at

Light summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)

Small caseloads

Clinician supervision

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School) in Chula Vista, CA. You 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
• 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.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

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.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

California clinical license eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School) in Chula Vista, CA. You 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.