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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions
Location
West Islip, NY
Posted
1 month ago
Department
New York
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices
Nice to have
  • Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
What the job really is

As a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician at Effective School Solutions, you will provide essential mental health services to K-12 students, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as conducting assessments and crisis interventions. This role allows for flexible scheduling based on your availability, supporting students' emotional and academic success while collaborating with families and school staff.

Benefits
  • School-day schedule — No weekends; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
  • Light summers
  • Small caseloads
  • Ongoing clinical support, and free CEUs
  • Competitive Pay
  • Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Things to weigh
  • This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits.
  • Starting hourly rate is $50+, but no salary range is provided.
  • The role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule; full-time hours may be required temporarily for extended leave assignments.
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