Intervention Specialist - BHSL

Wichita-Public-Schools; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools seeks an Intervention Specialist - BHSL for the 2026-2027 school year to coordinate school-based behavioral health initiatives and support students with behavioral health needs in foster care and other at-risk groups.

The role emphasizes collaboration with mental health partners, data-driven screening, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices within USD 259 settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject.
• 2–3 years of experience in K-12 education preferred.
• Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations.
• Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration.
• Collaborates with school administrators and community partners to establish a school-based behavioral health team model.
• Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data-based screening and referral protocols.
• Provides quality assurance in the referral process to community mental health providers.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records and documents daily visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Job Description - Intervention Specialist - BHSL (2026-2027 School Year) (14367)

Intervention Specialist - BHSL (2026-2027 School Year) - ( 14367 )

Job Title: Intervention Specialist - BHSL - MHIT

Position Function: The purpose of the Behavioral Health School Liaison is facilitating the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. The liaison will be a pivotal member of the school behavioral health team that works collaboratively to address the needs of students in the foster care system, as well other students identified as needing additional behavioral health support.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration
• Collaborates with school administrators and community mental health partners to establish a school based behavioral health team model
• Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data-based screening and referral protocols to ensure timely access to school based and/or community based behavioral health services
• Provides quality assurance in the referral process to the community mental health providers
• Provides parents with resources to for access to mental health resources other community-based resources and services
• Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying with district and state reporting requirements
• Provides consultation to school administration and counseling staff on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning
• Ensures that school-based interventions and services are trauma informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate
• Provides support in in responding to calls to support de-escalation of students.
• Participates in district in-service and professional development meetings
• Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections
• Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students and families
• Provides check-ins to students assigned from reassignment hearings
• Compiles data for statistical purposes
• Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records
• Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation
• Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Occasional visits to students' homes will be required in order to collect social history and complete paperwork with a student's family.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons to support social skills building and support student social emotional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication
• Knowledge of the referral process and how to conduct appropriate follow-ups
• Ability to prepare an accurate student history for appropriate case evaluation
• Skill in to collaborate with the treatment team for the purpose of the development of the treatment plan for the student's specific needs
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

• Maintains open lines of communication with school leaders, teachers, counselors, parents/guardians, community mental health partners, and child welfare agencies to develop and sustain a collaborative process
• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in either Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject required
• 2-3 Years experience in K-12 Education setting preferred
• Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations
• Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment
• Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills