Effective School Solutions · 2 days ago
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Bloom Program
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. They are seeking a Licensed Clinician to join their BLOOM Program team, focusing on delivering clinical and behavioral interventions to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family therapy tailored to students with IDD and dual diagnoses
Utilize play therapy, DIR/Floortime, or applied behavior analysis (ABA) approaches when clinically appropriate
Implement and monitor behavioral support plans, including the use of physical interventions as part of the Safety-Care model
Conduct ongoing case management and care coordination with families, school teams, and external providers
Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure continuity of care and skill generalization across settings
Lead or co-facilitate professional learning and coaching sessions for paraprofessionals and special education teachers
Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and data-informed clinical decision-making
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation aligned with ESS protocols
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional learning provided by ESS
Maintain licensure and adherence to ethical and professional standards
Engage in ongoing training in Safety-Care, DIR/Floortime, trauma-informed care, and other relevant methodologies
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
Active New York State clinical license (LMHC or LMSW/LCSW)
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or dual diagnoses
Experience providing behavioral interventions and crisis support; comfort with physical intervention protocols required (training provided)
Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary educational team
Preferred
Familiarity with DIR/Floortime, play therapy, or ABA is strongly preferred
Benefits
Clinician Supervision
School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends)
Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks)
Small Caseloads
Extensive training opportunities, gain additional CEU’s and credentials.
***Relocation Assistance Available***
Access robust professional development and career growth opportunities (gain additional CEU’s and credentials)
Benefit from extensive time off aligned with the school calendar and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Company
Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions (ESS) collaborates with K-12 school districts to implement or enhance existing school-based mental health programs.