Lead School Clinician: Adolescent 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

Small caseloads

Supervision and CEUs

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Lead Clinician to manage the substance use program at Cherry Hill High School East and West in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role focuses on delivering school-based treatment, screening, and coordinating care with families and school staff.

The position requires an LCSW/LPC/LMFT with NJ licensure and experience with adolescents. Starting salary range is $65,000–$75,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active New Jersey independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• LCADC strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, school-based treatment for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Conduct substance use screenings, intakes, and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans supporting recovery and academic success.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the substance use program across both high schools.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and community providers for coordinated care.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Active NJ clinical license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

LCADC strongly preferred

3+ years of adolescent behavioral health experience

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Lead Clinician to manage the substance use program at Cherry Hill High School East and West in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role focuses on delivering school-based treatment, screening, and coordinating care with families and school staff.

The position requires an LCSW/LPC/LMFT with NJ licensure and experience with adolescents. Starting salary range is $65,000–$75,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and no weekends.