Per Diem School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Light schedules

No weekends (school days)

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to support students in Johnstown/Ligonier. The role offers flexible assignments, with options to cover leaves or work a few days weekly, and temporary full-time periods when needed.

The clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy within school settings, completes evaluations, and collaborates with families and school staff to ensure coordinated care.

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.

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 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.
• 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

Education

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

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to support students in Johnstown/Ligonier. The role offers flexible assignments, with options to cover leaves or work a few days weekly, and temporary full-time periods when needed.

The clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy within school settings, completes evaluations, and collaborates with families and school staff to ensure coordinated care.