Per Diem School-Based Therapist | Flexible Schedule

Effective School Solutions; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule

Light summers

Small caseloads

Free CEUs

Competitive pay

Clinical leadership

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a per diem School-Based Therapist for the San Mateo, CA area. This role provides school-based mental health services to K-12 students with flexible shifts and an hourly rate of $55–$62.

This per diem position is not eligible for benefits and supports coverage for leave assignments. You will conduct individual, group, and family therapy, perform assessments, and coordinate with families and school partners to ensure student safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active associate number or clinical license in CA (e.g., AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW).
• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Experience training and coaching educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• School-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school-based mental health services (individual, group, family therapy; intake; assessments).
• Coordinate with families and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention to ensure student safety and referrals as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for students’ emotional/behavioral/academic needs.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the school-based program.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for school partners and foster collaboration.
• Facilitate weekly consultation to align on goals and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

School-based therapy

Crisis intervention

Family collaboration

Clinical documentation

EMR proficiency

Education

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

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a per diem School-Based Therapist for the San Mateo, CA area. This role provides school-based mental health services to K-12 students with flexible shifts and an hourly rate of $55–$62.

This per diem position is not eligible for benefits and supports coverage for leave assignments. You will conduct individual, group, and family therapy, perform assessments, and coordinate with families and school partners to ensure student safety and progress.