Lead School-Based Mental Health Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Light summers - 10 hours/week for 5

Small caseloads

Ongoing supervision

Free CEUs

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Effective School Solutions in Willingboro, NJ is hiring a Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician to deliver school-based mental health services in high schools. The role includes direct clinical care, family support, risk assessment, and collaboration with school partners.

Starting salary range is $65,000-$75,000 with a strong emphasis on supervision and CEUs. Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and an active licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) in NJ, plus 3+ years’ experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active independent 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.
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with schools, families, and community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments.
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and referrals to appropriate levels of care.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the school-based program and serve as the primary clinical contact for school partners.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions in Willingboro, NJ is hiring a Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician to deliver school-based mental health services in high schools. The role includes direct clinical care, family support, risk assessment, and collaboration with school partners.

Starting salary range is $65,000-$75,000 with a strong emphasis on supervision and CEUs. Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and an active licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) in NJ, plus 3+ years’ experience