School-Based Therapist — School-Year Schedule + Light Summers

Effective School Solutions; Santa Maria, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule (no evenings or \n

Light summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)

Competitive compensation and benefits

Small caseloads

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist in Santa Maria, CA. This role delivers individual, group, and family therapy to a small group of students with behavioral or emotional 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active associate number (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or full clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• 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 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

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist in Santa Maria, CA. This role delivers individual, group, and family therapy to a small group of students with behavioral or emotional 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.