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Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)

Philadelphia, PA

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

At Effective School Solutions, we’re redefining what school-based mental health can look like — balancing meaningful impact with professional stability and personal well-being.  

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 are looking for: a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools. 

We offer: Clinician Supervision  

  • School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends) 
  • Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)  
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits  
  • Small Caseloads 
  • A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being.  

What you can expect:  

  • Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team  
  • Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions  
  • A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services. 

Responsibilities 

  • Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students. 
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability. 
  • Engage families through programming and parent support groups. 
  • Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed. 
  • Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success. 

Qualifications 

  • At least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges. 
  • Clinical license in PA
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Experience working in or with school settings preferred. 

Why Join Effective School Solutions 

  • Help address the youth mental health crisis in schools. 
  • Join a growing, innovative organization with career development opportunities. 
  • Enjoy school-calendar time off and flexible summer hours for work-life balance. 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits. 
  • A workplace that values clinician voices and feedback. 

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. 

Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.

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