Licensed School-Based Clinician (LAC/LPC, LSW/LCSW, LAMFT/LMFT)

Effective School Solutions; Middlesex (NJ); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Small caseloads

Ongoing supervision and free CEUs

Competitive salary and comprehensive 


Résumé du poste

Effective School Solutions, Middlesex County, NJ, is seeking a Licensed School-Based Clinician (LAC/LPC, LSW/LCSW, LAMFT/LMFT) to provide school-based mental health services to K-12 students. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, opportunities for supervision and CEUs, and a starting salary of $75,000–$85,000, plus comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include direct clinical care, family partnerships, risk assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/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; ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Responsabilités

• 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, coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, student-centered care.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Connaissances

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Formation

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Outils

EMR

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Licensed School-Based Clinician (LAC/LPC, LSW/LCSW, LAMFT/LMFT)

Middlesex 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: $75,000-$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 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 (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/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
• 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
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