Licensed School-Based Therapist
Required skills
- LCSW
- LMFT
- LPCC
- California
- children
- adolescents
- behavioral challenges
- emotional challenges
- trauma-informed
- Microsoft Office
Nice to have
- school-based
- youth mental health
Role summary
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Licensed School-Based Therapist in Pajaro, California, to provide therapeutic services to K-12 students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role involves delivering individual, group, and family therapy within a trauma-informed framework, coordinating care, and collaborating with school staff and families. ESS offers a school-day schedule, competitive pay, benefits, small caseloads, and a supportive, collaborative culture focused on clinician growth and well-being. The position requires a fully clinical license in California and at least 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges.
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.
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.
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.
What You Can Expect
About the Role
ESS is seeking a Licensed School-Based Therapist, Pajaro, California. This therapist will provide therapeutic services to a small group of students with emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.
You’ll collaborate with school staff and families to create safe, trauma-attuned environments that promote lasting stability for students
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join ESS
Be part of the solution. Be part of ESS.
The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 yearly
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