Per Diem School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Flexible

Effective Schools Solutions, LLC; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule

Light summer schedule

Small caseloads

Free CEUs

Competitive pay

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to provide school-based mental health services in Bartow, FL. This role supports students and families within public schools, delivering therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention as needed.

The position is per diem with flexible scheduling, no benefits, and opportunities to pick up shifts or cover extended leaves, while collaborating with ESS teams to maintain high-quality, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided.
• 4+ years of experience working with children/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 school-based mental health services (individual, group, and family therapy), 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 as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans supporting 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, guiding student support strategies and fostering collaboration.
• Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to align on student goals and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care and provide training on mental health and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Active clinical license

Experience with children/adolescents

Training & coaching staff

Relationship building

Clinical documentation

Education

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

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to provide school-based mental health services in Bartow, FL. This role supports students and families within public schools, delivering therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention as needed.

The position is per diem with flexible scheduling, no benefits, and opportunities to pick up shifts or cover extended leaves, while collaborating with ESS teams to maintain high-quality, trauma-informed