Lead Clinician, School-Based Substance Use

Effective School Solutions; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Light summers: 10 hours/week for 5 wks

Small caseloads

Ongoing supervision and CEUs

Competitive salary + comprehensive  

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Lead Clinician to oversee the substance use program at Cherry Hill High School East and West. This role focuses on delivering adolescent-focused, school-based treatment within a public school setting.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) and has experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders, along with strong collaboration with families and school staff. In-person role with a standard school-day schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active New Jersey independent clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) required.
• LCADC certification strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, school-based treatment for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conduct substance use screenings, intakes, and diagnostic and clinical assessments.
• Use evidence-based approaches for adolescent substance use (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, relapse prevention).
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support and psychoeducation programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensure student safety, and coordinate referrals to higher levels of care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans supporting recovery, emotional and behavioral health, and academic success.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the substance use program across both high schools.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for Cherry Hill East and West partners.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and community providers for coordinated care.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and training for school staff on adolescent substance use, mental health, and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Education

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

Active New Jersey independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

LCADC strongly preferred

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Lead Clinician to oversee the substance use program at Cherry Hill High School East and West. This role focuses on delivering adolescent-focused, school-based treatment within a public school setting.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) and has experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders, along with strong collaboration with families and school staff. In-person role with a standard school-day schedule.