Licensed School-Based Clinician (High School)

Effective School Solutions; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Licensed School-Based Clinician (High School) in Mercer County, NJ. The role delivers direct clinical care within public schools, including individual, group, and family therapy, with a focus on student academic and emotional success.

The starting salary range is $65,000+ negotiable, with ongoing supervision and opportunities for professional development. Strong collaboration with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license in the state where services are provided (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy; conduct intake and assessments.
• Collaborate with families to deliver student care and facilitate parent support programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention; coordinate referrals for appropriate care.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Licensed School-Based Clinician (High School)

Mercer County, NJ

CLINICIAN

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’llprovide 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: $65,000+ negotiable

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 andfacilitateparent support programming
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals toappropriate levelsof care when needed
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success
• 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

• Maintaintimely,accurateclinical documentationin accordance withregulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
• Uphold professional standards bymaintainingactive 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 tomaintainaccurateandtimelyrecords

Why Clinicians Choose ESS

• School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
• Light summers —10 hours/week for 5 weekswith full-time pay
• 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 on 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.