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Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Bloom Program
Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
About Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Our mission is to help school districts provide the kind of high-quality clinical care typically reserved for private settings—directly within public schools. ESS partners with districts to support students with complex behavioral, developmental, and emotional needs through a full continuum of therapeutic programs and professional development solutions.
About the BLOOM Program
The BLOOM Program in Jamestown, NY serves students from PreK through middle school who present with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and dual diagnoses (Dual Dx). This highly specialized, multidisciplinary program integrates evidence-based treatment, trauma-informed care, and behavioral interventions within a nurturing school environment. Clinicians in BLOOM work closely with educational teams to foster students’ growth, emotional regulation, and social success.
About the Role
ESS is seeking a Licensed Clinician (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) to join our BLOOM Program team in Jamestown, NY. The ideal candidate has experience supporting students with IDD/Dual Dx and is passionate about helping children build emotional, behavioral, and social skills through structured, compassionate care. This position involves the delivery of clinical and behavioral interventions, case management, and training of paraprofessionals and special education staff. Clinicians will receive training in both Basic and Advanced Safety-Care protocols and will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy tailored to students with IDD and dual diagnoses.
- Utilize play therapy, DIR/Floortime, or applied behavior analysis (ABA) approaches when clinically appropriate.
- Implement and monitor behavioral support plans, including the use of physical interventions as part of the Safety-Care model.
- Conduct ongoing case management and care coordination with families, school teams, and external providers.
- Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure continuity of care and skill generalization across settings.
- Lead or co-facilitate professional learning and coaching sessions for paraprofessionals and special education teachers.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and data-informed clinical decision-making.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation aligned with ESS protocols.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional learning provided by ESS.
- Maintain licensure and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
- Engage in ongoing training in Safety-Care, DIR/Floortime, trauma-informed care, and other relevant methodologies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
- Active New York State clinical license (LMHC, LMSW/LCSW, or LMFT).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or dual diagnoses.
- Experience providing behavioral interventions and crisis support; comfort with physical intervention protocols required (training provided).
- Familiarity with DIR/Floortime, play therapy, or ABA is strongly preferred.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary educational team.
Why Join ESS and the BLOOM Program
- Join a dynamic and compassionate team addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of our youngest learners.
- Receive specialized training in Safety-Care and advanced behavioral support techniques.
- Access robust professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Benefit from extensive time off aligned with the school calendar and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
The starting salary for this position ranges between $70,000-$75,000.
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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