School-Based Therapist - Trauma-Informed Care, School-Year Schedule

Effective School Solutions; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-day schedule

Light summers

Competitive pay and benefits

Small caseloads

Clinician supervision

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students facing emotional and behavioral challenges within a school setting.

You will collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that support students' social, emotional, and academic growth. The role emphasizes a stable school-day schedule with no evenings or weekends.

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 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

Youth therapy

Behavioral health

Communication

Documentation

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 facing emotional and behavioral challenges within a school setting.

You will collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that support students' social, emotional, and academic growth. The role emphasizes a stable school-day schedule with no evenings or weekends.