Lead School-Based Clinician — Mental Health

Effective School Solutions; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to deliver school-based mental health services across districts. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, direct student interventions, and collaboration with school staff to support academic success and well-being.

Applicants must hold a full clinical license (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT) and have experience with trauma-attuned modalities (TAM), with a focus on family and school partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM).
• Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance.
• Delivers clinical interventions aligned with student and family needs.
• Demonstrates competency in Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
• Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
• Participates in and leads team meetings (Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall, Supervision Meetings, Treatment Team meetings).

Skills

Child/adolescent experience

TAM expertise

Staff training

School district collaboration

Communication skills

Education

LMHC/LCSW/LMFT license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to deliver school-based mental health services across districts. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, direct student interventions, and collaboration with school staff to support academic success and well-being.

Applicants must hold a full clinical license (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT) and have experience with trauma-attuned modalities (TAM), with a focus on family and school partnerships.