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Effective School Solutions

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Horrible Company, going downhill fast - Coordinator Effective School Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Oct 21, 2023
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Pros

School hours is the nicest perk; you can work two jobs to cover up the lost income from working here.

Cons

This company keeps adding on more and more responsibilities to the individual clinicians and coordinators but doesn’t adjust salaries to reflect that. They claim you work school hours/schedule but you have to work in the summer doing made up busy work that the regionals should be doing. The documentation is out of control; it honestly takes hours to do and it must be done weekly but there is no time during the week to get it done. There is a surprised monthly audit where they just look for things to flag you on (and within your district you could use the same wording as someone else in your note. For you it’s an issue and for that other person it’s an excellent note. It’s the same auditor). The regionals run around like a chicken without a head and complain they are so busy but they sure aren’t doing the basic parts of their jobs: weekly in person supervisor with their clinicians, monthly principal meetings and meeting with admin; what are they doing day to day? They also claim they have the same pto as us (7 days including your sick time fyi) but some how my regional was always taking weeks off for a vacation. They allow the schools to add on more and more because they are afraid to lose the contract but again do nothing to support the people who are actually carrying these contracts on your back. They also plant fake positive reviews; it’s know in the company that your regional may ask you to go give some positive reviews to keep their rating to a certain point and drown out the true reviews.

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Effective School Solutions Response
2y
We appreciate your feedback and regret any dissatisfaction with your experience as a clinician with ESS. Addressing any challenges in our program is a priority, and we are dedicated to supporting our clinical staff and improving their overall experience. Upholding policies for clinical integrity, especially in clinical documentation, is crucial for our organization. We will review your concerns with our Quality Management team to ensure that the documentation process is more seemless in the future. Our PTO policies prioritize staff flexibility, accommodating various needs, and we are committed to maintaining competitive compensation, benchmarking against fair market values. We review all benefit and employee reward offerings on an annual basis. Our unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality services to school partners and supporting our staff is paramount. Thank you for your insights; we are committed to evolving our practices to ensure ESS remains a great place to work for all.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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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
Feb 2, 2026
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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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