Regional Clinical Director

Be Part of the Solution at Effective School Solutions (ESS) 

Benefits: Light Summers | School-Based Calendar | Summer Fridays Off | Generous PTO 

About Effective School Solutions:  
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. In response to the growing mental health needs of young people, ESS has expanded its offerings to include a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and consultative services for districts. 

We’re seeking an experienced Regional Clinical Director to lead and support ESS’s school-based clinical programs across your assigned region. This is an ideal role for a seasoned mental health leader passionate about supporting clinicians, strengthening school partnerships, and improving outcomes for students in need.  

Regional Directors travel up to four days per week within their region to oversee programs, provide supervision, and collaborate with district leaders.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide clinical supervision, leadership, and guidance to ESS clinicians.  

• Ensure fidelity to ESS’s trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical model.  

• Collaborate with district leaders to strengthen in-school mental health programs.  

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and development of clinical staff.  

• Monitor program quality, workflow, and documentation compliance.  

• Represent ESS at meetings and professional events.  

Qualifications  

• 8+ years of clinical experience with children/adolescents; 3+ years in supervision.  

• Active, unrestricted clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).  

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.  

• Experience in school-based or child/adolescent mental health programs preferred.  

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regionally (up to 4 days/week).  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems.  

Why Join ESS  

• Be part of the solution to the youth mental health crisis in schools.  

• Join a growing, mission-driven organization with a culture that values clinicians.  

• Enjoy school-year schedules, flexible light summers, and Summer Fridays off.  

• Competitive pay, bonus potential, and full benefits package.  

• A supportive workplace that values clinician voice and work-life balance.  

Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.  

Salary: $90K–$95K + $5K Sign on Bonus (plus annual $5K–$15K bonus potential)  

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