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School-Based Mental Health Screener (Full license required)

Middletown, NJ

Licensed School-Based Mental Health Screener

Are you passionate about transforming students' lives through early mental health intervention? Seeking a role with growth opportunities and a school-based schedule?

Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Fully Licensed School-Based Mental Health Screener to join our team. We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide mental health screenings to students in need of evaluation. The Screener will provide services to all 16 schools in the Middletown, NJ district. Selected candidates will collaborate with a seasoned and professional management team dedicated to delivering top-tier clinical services.

About the Role:

  • We are looking for a Licensed Clinician who believes that early intervention can change the trajectory of a student's life.
  • You’re passionate about bringing compassionate, high-quality care into schools - where support can make the most immediate and lasting impact. With a clinical eye and a heart for service, you're driven to ensure that students in need of evaluation are seen, understood, and connected to the right supports.
  • You thrive in collaborative settings and are energized by the opportunity to work within a dynamic and experienced team. You’re looking for a role where your clinical skills are valued, your insights are heard, and your impact is visible every day.
  • You bring professionalism, curiosity, and purpose to your work and you're ready to join a team committed to changing lives through mental health care that’s timely, accessible, and centered on student success.

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Conduct mental health screenings across all school buildings in district after the district has identified students requiring additional support or evaluation.
  • Utilize evidence-based screening tools to assess students' mental health status.
  • Analyze screening data to determine the need for further evaluation or intervention.
  • Collaborate with school staff, parents, and mental health professionals to develop appropriate support plans for identified students.
  • Provide brief, targeted interventions or referrals to appropriate services as needed.
  • Coordinate and actively participate in re-entry meetings for students returning after screenings.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Document screening results and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record system promptly and accurately.
  • Participate in team meetings, including Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
  • Maintain current professional licensure and adhere to ethical standards as mandated by the governing board.
  • Consistently attend work on scheduled days and times, presenting a professional demeanor.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities provided by ESS to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Collect and analyze relevant data, such as grades, discipline records, and attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met.
  • Prepare and present data in preparation for administrative meetings.
  • Adhere to district policies and ESS protocols regarding consent, confidentiality, and communication with families and staff.
  • Monitor and follow up on screening referrals to ensure all students are treated appropriately.
  • Support the continuous improvement of screening protocols by sharing insights and feedback with ESS clinical leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
  • Current full clinical license in social work (LCSW), counseling (LPC), or marriage and family therapy (LMFT) in the state where this position is offered.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges, elementary age preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience administering crisis screening assessments to children.
  • Strong knowledge of early childhood and elementary developmental milestones, as well as common emotional and behavioral concerns.
  • Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and care coordination for students in need of mental health services.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, school personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage a flexible, multi-site caseload and maintain timely documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with using electronic medical record systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to complete thorough clinical documentation.

Why join Effective School Solutions?

  • ESS is dedicated to addressing one of the nation's most pressing challenges—the mental health of our youth.
  • ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong track record of innovation and growth.
  • ESS offers staff excellent career growth opportunities.
  • ESS provides extensive time off aligned with the school calendar, with limited summer hours, prioritizing clinicians' work-life balance.
  • ESS offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • ESS values clinician input and provides multiple avenues for feedback and participation in company decisions

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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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