PER DIEM - Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician Chariho, Rhode

PER DIEM - Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school‑based mental health services, serving over 6,000 K–12 students across 12 states.

This is a per‑demand position. Per‑diem clinicians support ESS as needed, covering leave assignments or short‑term/full‑time assignments. Clinicians have flexibility to choose shifts, part‑time, or temporary full‑time coverage during longer leave assignments. The position is not eligible for benefits.

• Provide comprehensive, school‑based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments.
• Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day clinical operations of the assigned school‑based program.
• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, provide guidance, ensure alignment on student support strategies, and foster strong collaborative relationships.
• Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards.
• 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.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence.
• Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards.
• Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) in the state where services are provided.
• 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.
• Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Experience working with schools, families, and community‑based services (school‑based experience preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care and advocating for best practices.
• Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

• School‑day schedule – No weekends; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement.
• Light summer schedule.
• Small caseloads.
• Ongoing clinical support and free CEUs.
• Competitive pay.
• Clinical leadership at the heart of our company.

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.