Flexible School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Per Diem)

Effective School Solutions; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states. This per diem clinician role in Hartford, CT delivers confidential, evidence-based therapy within public schools, including intake, assessment, and crisis intervention.

You’ll collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support students’ emotional and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Active clinical license in the state of service.
• 4+ years working with children/adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• 2+ years supervising staff; supervision certification preferred.
• Experience training and coaching educational professionals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention; coordinate referrals as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the program in assigned schools.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for school partners; build collaborative relationships.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinicians.
• Participate in weekly consult sessions to align on goals and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states. This per diem clinician role in Hartford, CT delivers confidential, evidence-based therapy within public schools, including intake, assessment, and crisis intervention.

You’ll collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support students’ emotional and academic growth.