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Effective School Solutions · 1 day ago

Bilingual School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Mercer County, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. They are seeking a Bilingual School-Based Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical services to students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within public schools, while offering ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Provides group therapy, individual counseling, and family counseling

Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability

Engages families through family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups

Understands the continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)

Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care

Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals

Consults with school administrators, teachers, and other ESS staff on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community

Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols

Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents

Participates in team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings

Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record

Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board

Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor

Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year

Qualification

Licensed ClinicianBilingual SpanishChildrenClinical documentationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCollaboration with school districtsEffective communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges

Must hold a clinical license in social work (LSW/LCSW), counseling (LAC/LPC) or marriage and family therapy (LAMFT/LMFT) in NJ; full clinical license is preferred

Must be fluent in Spanish

Effective problem-solving and communication skills

Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer

Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation