Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker

Effective School Solutions · West Islip, NY

Posted 8/18/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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CLINICIAN   Transforming student mental health in schools.   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 by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.   Why This Role Matters   You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.   At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.   Starting salary range: 70,000+ 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 to deliver student care and facilitate parent support programming    Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed    Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success    Training & Collaboration   Collaborate closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and student-centered care    Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development    Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations   Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards    Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence    Qualifications   Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field    Must be fully licensed in the state of NY (LCSW or LMHC) 2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs    Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)    Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills    Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records    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 weeks with full-time pay   ✔  Small caseloads   ✔  Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs   ✔  Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits   ✔  Clinical leadership at the heart of our company – guided by a CEO with a clinical background   Make a meaningful impact  o n 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.   #HP

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