School Based Behavioral Health Liaison

Swope Health Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off 12 days

Company holidays

Job summary

Swope Health Services seeks a School Based Behavioral Health Liaison to provide counseling and case management to students and families on-site during school hours. You will conduct intake assessments, document charts, and deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.

Collaborate with school staff to set treatment goals and develop comprehensive care plans, while meeting productivity expectations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling and Guidance or related field.
• Licensed in LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• 1–3 years with children/youth with serious emotional disturbances or 3–5 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of the DSM and ability to assess mental health disorders.
• Trauma-informed care knowledge and practice.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments, initial intake, 6 month reviews and annuals as needed.
• Complete chart documentation reviews (Psychosocial History, Treatment Planning, Progress Notes, Reviews, Discharge Summaries).
• Provide individual, family and group counseling using evidence-based approaches.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with school staff to set goals.
• Provide brief-targeted case management to connect students to community resources.
• Assist in mental health crisis situations to ensure immediate care.
• Report billing documentation per payer/contract requirements.
• Meet productivity guidelines and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

DSM knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Counseling techniques

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Category: Behavioral Health Support Services

Requisition Number: SCHOO002441

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

As a School Based Behavioral Health Liaison for Swope Health, you will a part of a dedicated team that provide support to the people who need it most. The school based behavioral health liaison is responsible for the provision of counseling and case management services for clients and their families providing comprehensive care and collaborative treatment planning on site during school hours. In cooperation with the assigned schools, this position provides clinical behavioral health services and related support to students and their families.

Primary Functions include:

• Perform intake assessments, which include the completion of the initial intake assessment, 6 month reviews and annuals as needed, to address specific needs.
• Completion of chart documentation reviews that include the Psychosocial History, Treatment Planning, Chart Progress Notes, Quarterly Reviews, and Discharge Summaries within established guidelines and time frames.
• Perform individual, family and group counseling utilizing approved evidence-based treatment approaches as sanctioned by the Swope Behavioral Health Department.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with school staff to efficiently establish treatment goals for a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Provide brief-targeted case management services to assist with coordinating student support and connection to community resources for holistic care.
• Available to assist in mental health crisis situations as needed to ensure immediate care and support.
• Accurately report billing documentation consistent with the requirements of the particular payer or contract, i.e. Missouri Department of Mental Health, Missouri Department of Social Services, private insurance, Manage Care contract, Mental Health Levy, etc.
• Meet expected productivity guidelines and standards.
• Participate in Continuous Performance Improvement activities..
• Must possess and demonstrate expertise around diagnostic formulation as it relates to the most current DSM.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling and Guidance or related field.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience with children/youth with serious emotional disturbances or 3 to 5 years of prior related experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the current DSM with the ability to assess mental health disorders.
• Knowledgeable regarding trauma informed care.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in School Counseling or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Licensed Clinical SW

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