Lead School-Based Clinician – Youth Substance Use

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

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or on-call

Light summers

Small caseloads

Ongoing supervision & CEUs

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Effective School Solutions seeks a School-Based Lead Clinician for its Substance Use Program in Irvington, NJ. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive school-based mental health services to high school students, coordinating with families and school staff, and guiding clinical operations within the ESS program.

The position requires an active clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), a Master’s degree in a related field, and 3+ years of experience with youth in school settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred).
• Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake and diagnostic assessments.
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the program.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for school partners and collaborate with staff.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

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

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions seeks a School-Based Lead Clinician for its Substance Use Program in Irvington, NJ. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive school-based mental health services to high school students, coordinating with families and school staff, and guiding clinical operations within the ESS program.

The position requires an active clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), a Master’s degree in a related field, and 3+ years of experience with youth in school settings.