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

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

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) in CA is seeking a School-Based Therapist to support a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, promoting their social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-informed environments, deliver individual, group, and family therapy, coordinate care with ESS teams, and maintain accurate clinical documentation for regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have active associate registration or clinical license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience in school-based or youth mental health settings preferred.
• Competent in documentation and collaboration with school staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
• Coordinate care and referrals to community services as needed.
• 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 when needed.

Skills

2+ years experience with children/adol

Strong communication

Collaboration

Trauma-informed approach

Education

CA licensure/associate registration (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) in CA is seeking a School-Based Therapist to support a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, promoting their social, emotional, and academic growth.

You will collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-informed environments, deliver individual, group, and family therapy, coordinate care with ESS teams, and maintain accurate clinical documentation for regular meetings.