School-Based Therapist — Impactful, School-Day Schedule

Effective School Solutions; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician Supervision

School-Day Schedule (no evenings or no

Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Small Caseloads

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students facing emotional and behavioral challenges within public schools. You will support their social, emotional, and academic growth and collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments.

You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy, coordinate care with community services, and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Active CA license/registration (ACSW/AMFT/APCC) or clinical license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS's trauma-informed approach.
• Coordinate care and referrals to community services.
• Collaborate with school staff, administrators and ESS teams to support student success.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Engage families through programming and parent support groups.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

CA license/registration ACSW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students facing emotional and behavioral challenges within public schools. You will support their social, emotional, and academic growth and collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments.

You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy, coordinate care with community services, and maintain clear documentation.