Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician

Effective School Solutions; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Lead Clinician to provide mental health screenings and evaluation for students in a designated high school. You will join an experienced team and work within a school-based program focused on timely, accessible care.

The role involves individual therapy, data-driven planning, and collaboration with school staff, families, and other professionals to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Current full or associate clinical license in social work (LSW/LCSW), counseling (LAC/LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT/LMFT) in the state where this position is offered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience administering crisis screening assessments to children.
• Strong knowledge of developmental milestones and common emotional/behavioral concerns.
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and care coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, families, staff, and teams.
• Highly organized with multi-site caseload and timely documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings across 1 high school in district.
• Utilize evidence-based screening tools to assess students' mental health status.
• Analyze screening data to determine need for further evaluation or intervention.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and mental health professionals to develop support plans.
• Provide individual therapy to a select caseload of students and refer to services as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in re-entry meetings for students returning after screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / psychology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming students' lives through early mental health intervention? Seeking a role with growth opportunities and a school-based schedule?

Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Lead Clinician to join our team. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide mental health screenings to students in need of evaluation. The Clinician will provide services to one assigned high school in district. Selected candidates will collaborate with a seasoned and professional management team dedicated to delivering top-tier clinical services.

About the Role

• We are looking for a Fully or associate level Licensed Clinician who believes that early intervention can change the trajectory of a student's life.
• You’re passionate about bringing compassionate, high-quality care into schools - where support can make the most immediate and lasting impact. With a clinical eye and a heart for service, you're driven to ensure that students in need of evaluation are seen, understood, and connected to the right supports.
• You thrive in collaborative settings and are energized by the opportunity to work within a dynamic and experienced team. You’re looking for a role where your clinical skills are valued, your insights are heard, and your impact is visible every day.
• You bring professionalism, curiosity, and purpose to your work and you're ready to join a team committed to changing lives through mental health care that’s timely, accessible, and centered on student success.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings across 1 high school building in district.
• Utilize evidence-based screening tools to assess students' mental health status.
• Analyze screening data to determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and mental health professionals to develop appropriate support plans for identified students.
• Provide individual therapy to a select caseload of students and make referrals to appropriate services as needed.
• Coordinate and actively participate in re-entry meetings for students returning after screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Document screening results and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record system promptly and accurately.
• Participate in team meetings, including Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
• Maintain current professional licensure and adhere to ethical standards as mandated by the governing board.
• Consistently attend work on scheduled days and times, presenting a professional demeanor.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by ESS to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Collect and analyze relevant data, such as grades, discipline records, and attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met.
• Prepare and present data in preparation for administrative meetings.
• Adhere to district policies and ESS protocols regarding consent, confidentiality, and communication with families and staff.
• Monitor and follow up on screening referrals to ensure all students are treated appropriately.
• Support the continuous improvement of screening protocols by sharing insights and feedback with ESS clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Current full or associate clinical license in social work ( LSW/LCSW), counseling (LAC/LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT/LMFT) in the state where this position is offered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges, elementary age preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience administering crisis screening assessments to children.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood and elementary developmental milestones, as well as common emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and care coordination for students in need of mental health services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, school personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a flexible, multi-site caseload and maintain timely documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with using electronic medical record systems