Licensed School-Based Clinician

effectiveschoolsolutions; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is hiring a Clinician to join our school-based mental health team in New Jersey. You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy within public schools, supporting students to succeed academically and emotionally.

As a licensed clinician with experience in schools, you will collaborate with families, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams, conduct risk assessments, and develop evidence-based treatment plans while maintaining compliant documentation and licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of practice.
• 2+ years of experience with children or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and EMR/Microsoft Office with timely records.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; collaborate with families to support student care.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention; coordinate referrals when needed.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to support emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams; participate in meetings and supervision.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation; uphold licensure and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLINICIAN

Transforming student mental health in schools.

About Effective School Solutions

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K-12 students across 12 states.

We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.

At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.

Starting salary range: $70,000-$85,000

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care & Family Support

Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments

Partner with families to deliver student care and facilitate parent support programming

Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students' emotional, behavioral, and academic success

Training & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and student-centered care

Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations

Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards

Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence

Qualifications

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

Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided

2+ 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)

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records

Why Clinicians Choose ESS

• School-day schedule - No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
• Small caseloads
• Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Clinical leadership at the heart of our company - guided by a CEO with a clinical background

Make a meaningful impact o n student mental health.

Join Effective School Solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

#HP