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      Contract job - they keep losing districts - your job isn't guaranteed at all - Lead Clinician Effective School Solutions Employee Review

      1.0
      16 Dec 2023
      Lead clinician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      School breaks/days off (though you need to work a lot of summer), CEUs (relias) free

      Cons

      Benefits are garbage, pay isn't great, raises are laughable, having to work more than 40 hours a week due to paperwork and incident reports, high up staff does anything to back the school and contract versus the clinician, contract (they seem to lose a lot over last couple years) and then they can't keep you

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      Effective School Solutions Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your experiences with Effective School Solutions; we regret they fell short of expectations. At ESS, we regularly review practices, policies, and our competitive benefits and salary structure, including annual merit increases. We aim to provide a total rewards package that shares our commitment to our clinician employee base – we couldn’t do this important work without you and we want to recognize you for all that you do. We have an excellent track record of contract renewal with our district partnerships. These renewal rates largely reflect the consistent excellence of our dedicated clinicians. Unfortunately, at times, given new district priorities and funding challenges, partnerships may change in structure or conclude. In those cases, we collaborate closely with clinicians to secure alternative placements, prioritizing internal staff support for smooth transitions. Thank you again for your feedback and we wish you the best of luck in your future.

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      5.0
      3 Feb 2026
      Lead clinician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Great work/life balance with school schedule -administration cares about their employees and listens to their needs by doing check ins and surveys, and they follow through. -networking and collaboration with other clinicians throughout different states -clinical supervision is available for hours -supervisors are extremely helpful and do not have issues getting in contact when an emergent need arises

      Cons

      I cannot think of any at this time.

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      Effective School Solutions Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your thoughtful feedback. We’re so glad to hear that your role as a Lead Clinician has been rewarding. It’s wonderful to know that the work/life balance, accessible supervision, collaborative culture, and leadership support have made a positive impact. We’re especially glad that our check-ins and surveys feel meaningful and that you’ve seen follow-through on what matters most. Thank you for all that you do for your students and for being a valued part of the ESS team.
      4.0
      2 Feb 2026
      Lead clinician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I have been with ESS for the last 5 years and it has been a pleasure. I have been able to do lots of meaningful work with children in schools and have been given opportunities to grow by my wonderful supervisors. The intensive therapy that ESS does is not an inherently easy job, but I have felt very supported by my supervisors.

      Cons

      As with every company there are things that get rolled out without good consultation of the actual working conditions and implementations, especially as a therapist in California working with a company headquartered on the East Coast. That being said, my supervisors have always done what they can to smooth over transitions and support me in finding the best path forward to managing my workload and new expectations.

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      Effective School Solutions Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, and for your 5 years of dedication to ESS. We’re especially grateful for the impact you’ve made in supporting students through this meaningful and often complex work. We also really appreciate your candid feedback around communication and the rollout of company-wide initiatives. You’re absolutely right that implementation can feel different across regions, especially in states like California with unique requirements and working conditions. Creating stronger feedback loops and ensuring that perspectives from clinicians in the field are heard before and during rollout is an area we’re actively working to improve. It’s encouraging to hear that your regional leadership has been responsive and supportive in navigating these changes, and we’ll continue working to better align communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization. Thank you again for your commitment to ESS and for sharing insights that help us continue to grow.
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