Licensed School-Based Clinical Program Supervisor

Licensed School-Based Clinical Program Supervisor Newark, NJ

CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

About Effective School Solutions Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states. We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools-providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation. Why This Role Matters You’llprovide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments. Starting salary range: $78,000+ Responsibilities Direct Clinical Care & Family Support Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments Partner with families andfacilitateparent support programming Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals toappropriate levelsof care when needed Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners,providingexpert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s) Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations Maintaintimely,accurateclinical documentationin accordance withregulatory, ethical, and organizational standards Uphold professional standards bymaintainingactive licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting, clinical supervision certification preferred Experienceprovidingtrainingand coaching to educational professionals andparents/caregivers on student mental health issues,preferred. Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services- (school-based experience preferred) Demonstrated ability to build andmaintaintrusting relationships with students, families, and school staff Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability tomaintainaccurateandtimelyrecords Why Clinicians Choose ESS School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement Light summers —10 hours/week for 5 weekswith full-time pay Small caseloads Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits Clinical leadership at the heart of our company Make a meaningful impact on student mental health. Join Effective School Solutions Equal Opportunity Employer ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Effective School Solutions