Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based, Therapist (Gallatin)

Centerstone; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a Behavioral Health Liaison for school-based settings in Springfield, TN. The role involves consulting with teachers to foster trauma-informed environments, providing training, and supporting students' mental health needs. This full-time position requires a Master's degree and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

403b retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (company paid)

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience post master’s in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers.
• Assist in creating a positive, trauma-informed classroom.
• Provide training on mental health and substance abuse prevention.

Skills

Consultation

Communication

Training

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Master’s degree in psychology

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based, Therapist (Gallatin)

Apply remote type School Based locations Gallatin, Tennessee Springfield, Tennessee time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR-026952

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is located in Robertson County Schools; school to be determined. Position location may be subject to change based on request and need of school district.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a school-based behavioral health liaison, you will be responsible for providing face to face consultation with classroom teachers to assist them in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments, to enhance the learning environment for children at risk of developing an emotional/behavioral problem or substance use disorder, or with serious emotional disturbance (SED). Training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses in the classroom will also be incorporated in the consultation to assist the teachers in promoting a healthy teaching environment. Each SBBHL shall provide psycho-educational groups and other support as needed to youth identified by teachers and/or or other school officials. The SBBHL program will provide Liaison support between the family and the school and will, when invited, assist parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and with trauma-informed support plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to assist in creating a positive, trauma-informed classroom that enhances the learning environment, and to assist the classroom teacher in developing effective, trauma-informed behavior responses for the service population, as defined in Section A.4., and other students in the class.
• Provide training to LEA personnel on a variety of mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
• The training will be offered in a variety of formats as meets the needs of the LEA personnel
• Provide Liaison services to include communication between the school and the child's family to build open lines of communication and to build home-school partnerships. Liaison services can include assisting in the IEP process when requested, assisting in the alternative school placement process, developing trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with the school and families of the students to meet student individual needs, etc.
• Provide information and support for school personnel in navigating the local behavioral health system, including substance abuse and mental health services, and accessing mental health crisis services.
• Maintain logs, tracking documents or other appropriate management tools needed to track all aspects of these services. The State will review these documents during the annual monitoring visit.
• Ensure that each Liaison provides support opportunities to students at each school to include individual student consultations or interventions to assist in building positive coping and de-escalation skills, as needed; and at least one (1) group activity that covers the following topic(s): mental health problems and disorders; the risk of substance use/abuse and substance use/abuse disorders; healthy ways to deal with stress including mindfulness, coping and de-escalation strategies; and other topics as decided and requested by each school.
• Administer pre- and post-tests and satisfaction surveys as prescribed by the State.
• Compliance requirement for annual completion of Catalytic Coaching and KPI forms

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or other related behavioral health field required.

Years of Experience

Must have at least 2 years of experience post master’s in a similar role.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 10%

Sitting – 90%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$43,900.00--$61,370.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

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