About the Role: ESS is seeking Part-Time Licensed Mental Health Professionals to provide Professional Development for Training, coaching to work with K-12 School Districts in building educator, school counselor, parent and stakeholder knowledge on topics related to student mental health and social emotional learning.

At a minimum, the candidate must have knowledge of student social emotional struggles with a passion and openness to provide professional development and coaching on an array of mental health and educational topics to groups of educational professionals.

Candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team that provides the best possible professional development services. The position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have strong knowledge in the organization's professional development offerings and mission. In addition, candidates will have access to all necessary Professional Development artifacts within the ESS’ Library which includes: Power Points, Presentation Notes, Facilitator Guides, Handouts, and additional tools for any given topic.

Candidates may provide trainings and coaching in either in-person or virtual school setting environments. In-person trainings and coaching will be within a defined region to any school district within that region. Travel will be reimbursed at the federal standard mileage rates.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have a Master’s Degree in Education or Mental Health related field.
• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or License Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in state of California.
• Must have understanding and knowledge of student mental health and social emotional struggles.
• Must have a passion to provide trainings and coaching to educational professionals and parent/caregivers on student mental health issues.
• Plus, but not required, Spanish speaking, bi-lingual.
• Plus, but not required, have at least 1 year of experience providing professional development and coaching on a broad array of mental health topics.
• Plus, but not required, have experience or certification as a Nurtured Heart Approach and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid (Y-MHFA) trainer.

Responsibilities:

Provide Group Presentations

Provide Individual and Group Coaching to School Professionals

Provide Consultation to School Professionals (may include Clinicians)

Provide (as needed) Clinical Program coverage

Requirements:

Driver License

Reliable Transportation

Stable Internet

Computer with Camera & Audio Capability

Administrative Duties

Data Collection

Summary of Presentation Event

Attendance at Professional Development Meetings

Why join Effective School Solutions?

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a rapidly expanding organization that has changed the nature of in-school mental health services for school district throughout the Country. Effective School Solutions has partnerships with School Districts in 9 states which include: New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California. 

• ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong track record of innovation and growth.
• ESS provides staff with excellent career opportunities.
• ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours.
• ESS provides our professional development team with excellent compensation.
• ESS understands that its success is tied directly to recruiting and retaining outstanding staff.