[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Effective School Solutions as a School-Based Therapist – No Evenings or Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with ESS’s trauma-informed approach.
- Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate community services.
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and ESS teams to support student success.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular team meetings.
Requirements
- driven organization with strong growth and innovation. Enjoy school
- year schedules and light summers. Competitive
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85K - $90K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Effective School Solutions in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates [2026-2027] School-Based Therapist at Effective School Solutions a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Effective School Solutions is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Effective School Solutions lists compensation for this psychologist position at $85k to $90k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Napa County, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($85k–$90k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach, Care Coordination, Referrals, Collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The therapist will deliver individual, group, and family therapy aligned with a trauma-informed approach while coordinating care and referrals to community services. Responsibilities also include collaborating with school staff and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Benefits package: Clinician Supervision, School-Day Schedule, Light Summers, Competitive Pay, Small Caseloads, Collaborative Culture, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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