Flexible Per Diem School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

School-day schedule

Light summers

Small caseloads

CEUs provided

Clinical leadership

Job summary

Effective School Solutions in New Jersey seeks a Per Diem Licensed Mental Health Clinician to deliver school-based services in K–12 settings. Flexible shifts, patient-centered care, and collaboration with families and school staff support student academic success and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and family therapy, risk assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with district partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active clinical license in the state of practice (LCSW/LPC/LMFT).
• 4+ years working with children/adolescents with behavioral/emotional needs.
• Experience training educational staff and parents on youth mental health.
• Experience with schools, families, and community services.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Strong in evidence-based care and team motivation.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and EMR/Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services (individual, group, family therapy).
• Conduct intake, diagnostic assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinate with families and school staff for coordinated care.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school program.
• Lead weekly consultation sessions and document alignments.
• Offer training and coaching on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

School-based collaboration

Documentation & EMR

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Active clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) in NJ

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions in New Jersey seeks a Per Diem Licensed Mental Health Clinician to deliver school-based services in K–12 settings. Flexible shifts, patient-centered care, and collaboration with families and school staff support student academic success and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and family therapy, risk assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with district partners.