Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School)
Required skills
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- Therapist
- High School
- Children/Adolescents
- Behavioral Challenges
- Emotional Challenges
- Trauma-Informed
- Clinical Documentation
- Microsoft Office
Nice to have
- School-based settings
- Youth mental health
Role summary
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a Bilingual School-Based Therapist in Chula Vista, California, to provide therapeutic services to high school students with emotional and behavioral challenges. The role involves individual, group, and family therapy within a trauma-informed framework, collaboration with school staff and families, and maintaining clinical documentation. ESS offers a school-day schedule, competitive pay, benefits, small caseloads, and ongoing support. Qualifications include 2+ years of experience with children/adolescents, active California licensure (ASW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC), strong communication and documentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
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 Bilingual School-Based Therapist (High School) in Chula Vista, 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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