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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Therapist to support a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges in Redwood City, CA. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy within ESS’s trauma-informed model, collaborating with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will work a stable school-based schedule with no evenings or weekends, participate in regular team meetings, and engage families through parent

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.
• 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

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

CA license or eligible registration (ACSW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Therapist to support a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges in Redwood City, CA. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy within ESS’s trauma-informed model, collaborating with school staff and families to promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will work a stable school-based schedule with no evenings or weekends, participate in regular team meetings, and engage families through parent