Per Diem School-Based Therapist – Flexible Shifts (Napa)

Effective School Solutions; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions, a leading provider of school-based mental health services, seeks a Per Diem School-Based Therapist for the Napa, CA area. You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy within public schools, while supporting students' emotional and academic growth.

This role offers an hourly rate of $55.00-$62.00, is per diem with no benefits, and may require coverage for short- and long-term leaves. Cooperation with families and school staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active CA clinical license (AMFT, APCC, ACSW or LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) in the state of California.
• 2+ 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.

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.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Decision making

Client-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling

California clinical license (AMFT/APCC/ACSW/LMFT/LPCC/LCSW)

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions, a leading provider of school-based mental health services, seeks a Per Diem School-Based Therapist for the Napa, CA area. You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy within public schools, while supporting students' emotional and academic growth.

This role offers an hourly rate of $55.00-$62.00, is per diem with no benefits, and may require coverage for short- and long-term leaves. Cooperation with families and school staff is essential.