School-Based Therapist: Trauma-Informed Care, School Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule (no evenings or wk

Light summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)

Competitive pay and benefits

Small caseloads

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges within a K–12 setting. You will support social, emotional, and academic growth while collaborating with school staff and families.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, coordination with community services, and maintaining thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Active associate registration (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) or clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with the California BBS required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

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 and ESS teams to support student success.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Engage families through programming and parent support as needed.

Skills

2+ years experience with children/adol

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges within a K–12 setting. You will support social, emotional, and academic growth while collaborating with school staff and families.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, coordination with community services, and maintaining thorough clinical documentation.