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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician at Effective School Solutions
Vineland, NJFull-timeFloat CliniciansPosted about 1 month ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PER DIEM CLINICIAN</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Transforming student mental health in schools.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Effective School Solutions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools- providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Type: Per Diem</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Clinicians in this role have flexibility in their level of commitment. They may choose to pick up occasional shifts, work a few days per week on an ongoing basis, or take on a temporary full-time schedule when covering a longer-term leave assignment. Per diem clinicians can accept or decline assignments based on their availability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule; however, full-time hours may be required on a temporary basis when covering extended leave assignments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why This Role Matters</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Direct Clinical Care & Family Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success <span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Supervision, Training & Collaboration</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",335572020,"1",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development <span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Documentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations<span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":446}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred) </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":450,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records <span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":446}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Clinicians Choose ESS</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> School-day schedule — No weekends; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Light summers</span><br><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Small caseloads</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Ongoing clinical support, and free CEUs</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Competitive Pay</span><br><span data-contrast="auto">✔</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Clinical leadership at the heart of our company </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">Make a meaningful impact </span></span></em><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">o</span></span></em><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">n student mental health.</span></span></em> <br><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">Join Effective School Solutions </span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Opportunity Employer</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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