[2026-2027] School-Based Therapist (Elementary School)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates [2026-2027] School-Based Therapist (Elementary School) at Effective School Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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.

Effective School Solutions lists compensation for this psychologist position at $80k to $90k annually.

This position is based in Oakland, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-informed Care, Clinical Documentation, Care Coordination, Bilingual, Spanish. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy to elementary students using a trauma-informed approach. They will also collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate care and support student social, emotional, and academic growth.

Benefits package: Clinician Supervision, School-day schedule, Light summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks), Competitive pay and benefits, Small caseloads, Collaborative culture. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.