School-Based Therapist

Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS) At Effective School Solutions, we're redefining what school-based mental health can look like - balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being. We offer: Clinician Supervision | School-Day Schedule ( no evenings or weekends ) | L ight S ummers (10hr/ wk for 5 weeks) | C ompetitive P ay and B enefits | S mall C aseloads | A C ollaborative C ultur e that values your growth and well-being. About Effective School Solutions: Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts. What You Can Expect Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team. Extensive training in ESS's evidence-based, school-focused model of care. A stable, school-based schedule with no intensive travel or unpredictable hours. About the Role ESS is seeking a School-Based Therapist in the San Lorenzo, CA area. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth. You'll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students Key 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. Qualifications 2+ years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges. Must hold an 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. Why Join ESS Make a real difference addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools. Join a mission-driven organization with strong growth and innovation. Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers. Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance. Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Effective School Solutions's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. #J-18808-Ljbffr