Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (High School)

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

Effective School Solutions - Bridgewater Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgewater Township, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical interventions for K-12 students. This full-time position offers clinical growth opportunities while following the school schedule, allowing for a work-life balance. The clinician will deliver mental health services within the school environment, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support students' academic and mental health stability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates competency in Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
• Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
• Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor.
• 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.
• Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
• Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings.
• Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with 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.

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, counseling, or marriage and family therapy (LSW/LCSW, LAC/LPC, LAMFT/LMFT) in NJ.
• Must hold, or have applied for, the NJ School Social Work Certification (only required for social workers).
• 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.

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