Per Diem School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 64,575 - 101,475; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No weekends

Free CEUs

Professional development

Job summary

Effective School Solutions in West Islip, NY, is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to support students within public schools on an as-needed basis. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with families and school staff to deliver coordinated care.

The role offers flexible scheduling, no guaranteed hours, and opportunities for ongoing coverage.

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.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis assessment

Team collaboration

Professional integrity

Education

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

Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in NY

4+ years of experience with children/adolescents

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions in West Islip, NY, is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to support students within public schools on an as-needed basis. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with families and school staff to deliver coordinated care.

The role offers flexible scheduling, no guaranteed hours, and opportunities for ongoing coverage.