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

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

Benefits offered by this job

School-year schedule

Light summers

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Clinician supervision

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges within public schools. You will support their social, emotional, and academic growth by collaborating with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed therapy delivery, coordination of care, and regular documentation, with a school-year

Qualifications

• Must hold an active California BBS credential or license (ACSW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• 2+ years of experience with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• 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 groups as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Clinical license or associate registration with BBS (ACSW/AMFT/APCC/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is hiring a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges within public schools. You will support their social, emotional, and academic growth by collaborating with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed therapy delivery, coordination of care, and regular documentation, with a school-year