Effective School Solutions is hiring a
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Summary

Join Effective School Solutions as a Licensed Clinician/Social Worker to provide clinical services to students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. This is a leave replacement position working fully remote.

Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges
• Must hold a clinical license in social work (LSW/LCSW), counseling (LPC/LAPC) or marriage and family therapy (LMFT) in Pennsylvania
• Familiar with working in or collaborating with school districts is preferred
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer
• Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Provides group therapy, individual counseling, and family counseling
• Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability
• Engages families through family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups
• Understands the continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)
• Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals
• Consults with school administrators, teachers, and other ESS staff on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community
• Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols
• Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents
• Participates in team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings
• Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record
• Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board
• Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor
• Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance