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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician supervision

School-day schedule

Light summers

Competitive pay

Small caseloads

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School) in Chula Vista, California to provide trauma-informed therapy to a small group of students. You will collaborate with school staff and families to support social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe, trauma-attuned environment.

The role emphasizes stability, school-day scheduling with no evenings or weekends, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, values-driven

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.

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School) in Chula Vista, California to provide trauma-informed therapy to a small group of students. You will collaborate with school staff and families to support social, emotional, and academic growth in a safe, trauma-attuned environment.

The role emphasizes stability, school-day scheduling with no evenings or weekends, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, values-driven