Bilingual School-Based Therapist Lead

Effective School Solutions; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician Supervision

School-Day Schedule

Light Summers

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Small Caseloads

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a bilingual School-Based Therapist in Salinas, CA. You will provide therapy to a small group of students with emotional/behavioral challenges, collaborating with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

Join a program that emphasizes trauma-informed care, coordinated referrals, and a stable school-based schedule with meaningful supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with children/adolescents facing behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active CA associate number (ASW/AMFT/APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy per ESS trauma-informed approach.
• Coordinate care and referrals to community services.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and ESS teams to support student success.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and attend regular team meetings.
• Engage families through programming and parent support as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Experience with children/adolescents

Strong communication & documentation

Microsoft Office & EMR proficient

Education

Clinical license or CA associate number (ASW/AMFT/APCC) or full license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a bilingual School-Based Therapist in Salinas, CA. You will provide therapy to a small group of students with emotional/behavioral challenges, collaborating with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

Join a program that emphasizes trauma-informed care, coordinated referrals, and a stable school-based schedule with meaningful supervision and professional development.