PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician Freehold, NJ

Effective Schools Solutions, LLC; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule—no weekends

Ongoing clinical support and free CEUs

Competitive pay

Job summary

Effective Schools Solutions, LLC seeks a Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician in Hamilton, NJ. This per diem position involves providing crucial mental health support to K-12 students, offering therapy and assessments, and collaborating with families and school teams. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a related field and an active clinical license, with a strong background in child psychology and relationship building. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based mental health services including therapy and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with clinical standards.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Relationship building

Clinical documentation

Coaching educational professionals

Crisis intervention

Education

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

Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Hamilton, NJ

This is a per diem licensed school-based mental health clinician position at Effective School Solutions (ESS), a leading provider of school-based mental health services for more than 6,000 K–12 students across 12 states. The role is not eligible for benefits. Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as‑needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave) and have flexibility in their level of commitment.

About Effective School Solutions

ESS delivers clinical care typically found in private practice, out‑of‑district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools. We provide a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

Why This Role Matters

Clinicians provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care, helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. ESS clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and ensuring alignment on student support strategies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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; occasional evening hours as needed.
• Light summers.
• Small caseloads.
• Ongoing clinical support and free CEUs.
• Competitive pay.
• Clinical leadership at the heart of our company.

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.