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Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician– Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Effective School Solutions
Location
Trenton, NJ
Posted
27 days ago
Department
New Jersey
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
  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
  • 3+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment
  • Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services
Nice to have
  • Experience with school-based services preferred
What the job really is

As a Licensed School-Based Lead Clinician at Effective School Solutions, you will provide essential mental health support to K-12 students in a school setting. Your responsibilities will include delivering individual, group, and family therapy, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and school staff to create supportive environments. You will also oversee clinical operations and ensure compliance with documentation and ethical standards.

Benefits
  • School-day schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements
  • Light summers with 10 hours/week for 5 weeks at full-time pay
  • Small caseloads
  • Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
  • Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • Starting salary range is $75,000+ but may vary based on experience
  • Role involves a significant amount of documentation and compliance work
  • Fast-paced environment may require strong problem-solving skills
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