School-Based Therapist: Stable Schedule & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician supervision

School-day schedule (no evenings or 0–

Light summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)

Competitive pay and benefits

Small caseloads

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a School-Based Therapist in the San Jose, CA area to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will work within a trauma-informed framework, delivering individual, group, and family therapy, and coordinating care with community services while maintaining careful documentation.

Qualifications

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

2+ years experience with children/adol

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a School-Based Therapist in the San Jose, CA area to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will work within a trauma-informed framework, delivering individual, group, and family therapy, and coordinating care with community services while maintaining careful documentation.