Cross Country Education is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a local contract job in Lakeside, California.
Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives through counseling and support! Join Cross Country Education as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and help middle school students build confidence and overcome challenges in Lakeside, CA during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Position Overview:
Provide individual and group counseling services to support middle school students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
Conduct assessments, develop student support plans, and provide evidence-based counseling interventions.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school teams to address student needs and promote positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with professional standards and school-based requirements.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) License
California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential preferred
School-based counseling experience required; experience supporting middle school students preferred
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $59.50 - $60.70 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an LCSW or LMFT, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the predictability of the school-year calendar with a 30-hour workweek and paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2
Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7qlw38. Posted job title: School Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/LMFT)
Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.
We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.