Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

The Stepping Stones Group; Eureka (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Provider (ERMHS) in California for middle and high school students. This full-time, on-site role supports students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs through individual and group counseling, with about 120 minutes of direct service weekly.

You’ll collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school teams, develop treatment plans using trauma-informed approaches, and ensure FERPA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Active California license or credential: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PPS credential.
• Experience providing mental health services in a California school setting.
• Availability Monday-Friday, full-time.
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsabilités

• Provide ERMHS to students, including individual and group counseling as assigned.
• Support middle and high school students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Deliver about 120 minutes of direct service per week.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to support student success.
• Develop and carry out treatment and support plans using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Description du poste

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Mental Health Provider (ERMHS) | Full-Time | Middle and High School | LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PPS Credential

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced mental health clinician who wants to make a difference in a school setting? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a full-time Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) provider to support a growing need for counseling services, with a focus on middle and high school students. You'll provide direct services, work alongside school teams, and help students get the mental health support they need to succeed. Candidates who are already licensed or credentialed are preferred.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, on a school-year schedule
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, middle and high school
• Caseload: Approximately 25-30 students, with about 120 minutes of direct service per week
• Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) to students, including individual and group counseling as assigned
• Support students at the middle and high school levels with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Deliver about 120 minutes of direct service per week
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to support student success
• Develop and carry out treatment and support plans using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
• Keep accurate documentation and maintain student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active California license or credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential
• Experience providing mental health services in a California school setting
• Availability Monday-Friday, full-time
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working onsite and in person in a school
• Working with middle and high school students
• Supporting a caseload of overflow ERMHS cases
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary school team
• Working a defined school-year assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Full license or credential already in hand
• Experience providing ERMHS or school-based counseling in a public school
• Experience working with adolescents
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• CPI or other crisis prevention training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School Counselor, School Social Worker, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Educationally Related Mental Health Services provider is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Use your license or credential in a hands-on school setting with a consistent weekday schedule
• Make a real difference for middle and high school students with high need
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of educators and specialists
• Defined school-year assignment with a clear start and end
• Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based mental health providers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.