{"id":703753,"url":"https://alion.io/job/effectiveschoolsolutions-per-diem-licensed-school-based-mental-health-clinician-2","title":"PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician","company":{"id":672950,"name":"Effective School Solutions","domain":"effectiveschoolsolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/effectiveschoolsolutions","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":19,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":71,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Durham, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":50,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":100000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-20T19:29:22Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-01","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T19:17:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":35,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":35},"description":"PER DIEM CLINICIAN \nTransforming student mental health in schools. \nAbout Effective School Solutions \nEffective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K-12 students across 12 states. \nWe 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. \nPosition Type: Per Diem \nThis is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. The starting hourly rate is $50+. Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave). \nClinicians 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. \nThis 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. \nWhy This Role Matters \nYou’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care-helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. \nAt ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments. \nResponsibilities \nDirect Clinical Care & Family Support \nProvide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments \nPartner with families and facilitate parent support programming \nConduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed \nDevelop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success \nSupervision, Training & Collaboration \nOversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program \nServe as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. \nFacilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards\nCollaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices\nParticipate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development \nDocumentation, Compliance & Professional Expectations \nMaintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards \nUphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence \nMonitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards\nSupport clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations \nQualifications \nMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field \nActive clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided\n4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs\nExperience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues. \nExperience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred) \nDemonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff\nCommitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices\nProven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders \nAbility to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations\nProficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records \nWhy Clinicians Choose ESS \nSchool-day schedule - No weekends; 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