School-Based Therapist: Impactful School-Year Role

effectiveschoolsolutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

School-day schedule (no evenings or no

Light summers

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist in the San Jose, CA area. You will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.

You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students. The role offers a school-day schedule with no evenings or weekends and a starting salary range of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents who have behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active associate registration (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) or clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children/adolescents

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Active registration or license per BBS (ACSW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist in the San Jose, CA area. You will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.

You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students. The role offers a school-day schedule with no evenings or weekends and a starting salary range of