Mental Health and Behavioral Services
Building Stronger Foundations for Student Success
Helping Students Thrive – in School and Beyond
Student mental health and behavioral needs can directly affect learning, engagement, relationships, and the overall school environment. ESS Clinical helps Districts strengthen their student support systems with qualified professionals who provide assessment, intervention, counseling, behavioral support, and collaboration within the educational setting.
Our approach is designed around each District's unique needs, emphasizing early identification, practical intervention, continuity of care, and measurable student outcomes.
The Right Expertise for Your Students
From assessment and counseling to behavioral intervention and direct student support, ESS Clinical provides Districts with specialized professionals across a range of mental health and behavioral disciplines.
School Psychologists
Support student mental health, academic access, and school safety through assessment, consultation, counseling, and evidence-informed intervention. May assist with special education eligibility, IEP development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Behavior Specialists
Work alongside district teams to identify behavior patterns, implement intervention plans, monitor student progress, coach school staff, and strengthen students' social-emotional and self-regulation skills.
School Social Workers
Address social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers to learning while connecting students and families with school and community resources and strengthening family-school collaboration.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
Provide individualized, data-driven behavioral assessment and intervention, including functional behavior assessments, behavior plans, classroom interventions, consultation, and progress monitoring.
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Provide direct student support under appropriate clinical supervision, implementing behavior and skill-building programs across one-on-one, small-group, classroom, and school settings.
School Mental
Health Counselors
Deliver individual and group counseling and other student-centered supports addressing emotional, behavioral, social, and academic needs while helping students strengthen coping, communication, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills.
Support for the Needs That Impact Learning
- Mental health, social-emotional, and behavioral needs
- Behavioral assessment and intervention
- Crisis prevention, de-escalation, and self-regulation
- Special education and IEP support
- Early identification and intervention
- Family, school, and community collaboration
- Staff consultation and training
A Tiered Approach to Student Support
Our tiered approach helps Districts address social, emotional, and behavioral needs across the school community – from building a strong foundation to providing individualized support for students with more intensive needs.
Core Fucus:
Preparation
Build a strong foundation by improving staffing ratios, supporting a healthy school culture, and identifying professional development and training needs.
Tier 1:
Prevention
Strengthen universal supports through screening, mental health literacy, and mindfulness activities incorporated into the school day.
Tier 2:
Provision
Provide short-term support for at-risk students through individual and group counseling, emotional regulation education, social skill development, and data-driven transition support.
Tier 3:
Precision
Develop individualized support for students with significant academic and behavioral needs through mental health literacy, mindfulness, social-emotional and behavioral learning, and coordination among school, home, and community resources.
More Than a Placement. A Clinical Partnership.
Backed by certified experts and a proven, education-focused approach, we help your schools meet student needs with a focus on consistency, compliance, and high-quality service.
Clinical Oversight
Licensed professionals are supported and supervised by licensed professionals with direct, relevant field experience.
Qualified Professionals
ESS Clinical professionals complete a rigorous screening process designed to identify highly qualified candidates.
Dedicated District Support
Each partner school or District receives support from a dedicated Account Manager, Business Development Manager, and clinically licensed Regional Manager.
School-Based Expertise
We prioritize relevant experience in areas such as trauma-informed practices, multicultural awareness, crisis prevention, and early intervention based on district needs.
Student-Centered Approach
Our approach aligns with multi-tiered systems of support and emphasizes early identification, practical intervention, continuity of care, and measurable student outcomes.
Ongoing Support. No Additional Cost.
Finding the right professional is only the beginning. ESS Clinical provides ongoing services designed to support successful partnerships and consistent service delivery.
District Partners Receive
- A dedicated professional team focused on district priorities and responsive service
- Ongoing clinical and case management support
- Training and professional development from experienced school-based clinicians, as needed
- Access to active local and national recruitment pipelines when unexpected needs arise
A Clear Path to the Support You Need
Step 1: Understand Your Needs
We work with your District to identify student needs, required disciplines, service expectations, and program priorities.
Step 2: Identify Qualified Professionals
Our team draws from local and national recruiting pipelines to identify professionals whose credentials and experience align with your needs.
Step 3: Credential & Prepare
Selected professionals complete required credentialing and onboarding before beginning their assignment.
Step 4: Deliver Support Services
Our account management and clinical teams remain engaged throughout the partnership to support providers, address District needs, and promote continuity of services.
Mental Health and Behavioral Services FAQs
ESS Clinical provides School Psychologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Behavior Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), School Mental Health Counselors, and School Social Workers.
ESS Clinical professionals can provide individualized student services as well as consultation, training, intervention planning, and collaboration with teachers, administrators, families, IEP teams, and other District professionals.
ESS Clinical professionals complete a rigorous screening process, and licensed professionals receive clinical oversight from licensed professionals with relevant field experience.
Depending on their discipline and assigned role, ESS Clinical professionals can participate in IEP, Section 504, multidisciplinary, and student support teams and provide assessments, interventions, documentation, and recommendations within their professional scope.
Yes. ESS Clinical provides ongoing account management, clinical and case management support, professional development as needed, and continued recruiting support throughout the partnership at no additional cost to District partners.