PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs

Light summers schedule

No weekends or on-call

Job summary

Effective School Solutions seeks a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to deliver school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, within K–12 settings. You will collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated student care and safety.

Role emphasizes flexible scheduling, risk assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, and ongoing professional development, with supervision and consultation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of practice.
• 4+ years of experience with children/adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting; supervision cert preferred.
• Experience training educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community services.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based care and best practices.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate, and elevate team members.
• Ability to make confident decisions in evolving situations.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy and assessments.
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention; coordinate referrals to higher care when needed.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for student success.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school program.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for school partners and guide student support strategies.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to clinicians.
• Facilitate weekly consultations to align on goals and documentation.
• Collaborate with families and school staff for coordinated care; train on trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Individual therapy

Group therapy

EMR proficiency

Family collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Active clinical license (LCSW,LPC, LMFT)

Job description

PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

PER DIEM 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- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g.,medicalormaternity leave).

Clinicians in this role have flexibility in their level of commitment. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians can accept or decline assignments based on their availability.

This role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule; however, full-time hours may be required on a temporary basis when covering extended leave assignments.

Why This Role Matters

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

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

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 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
• Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program
• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s)
• Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices
• 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
• Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards
• Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations

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
• 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
• 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred
• Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices
• Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders
• Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations
• 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
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

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.