School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison

Centerstone; White House (TN); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

403b retirement plan with company map

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Centerstone, in Springfield, Tennessee, seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to provide face-to-face consultation with teachers and to foster trauma-informed classroom environments for at-risk students. The role includes guiding staff on behavioral responses and delivering psycho-educational support within schools.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, assisting in IEP processes, and delivering annual trainings while supporting school mental health initiatives and

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Clinical experience via internships or practicum is required.
• Must possess valid driver's license and eligibility for vehicle insurance.

Aufgaben

• Provide face-to-face consultation with teachers to create trauma-informed classrooms.
• Deliver at least one face-to-face training per year to LEA personnel.
• Support school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
• Assist families with IEP process and trauma-informed support plans.
• Maintain documentation for grant and organizational requirements.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology / MH Counseling / Social Work / MFT

License-eligible in respective discipline

24 graduate-level hours in psychology, social work, counseling or related coursework

Jobbeschreibung

## School-Based Behavioral Health LiaisonApplyremote type: School Basedlocations: Springfield, Tennesseetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-032638Centerstone 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!**JOB DESCRIPTION:******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 and other students in the class.* Provide at least one face to face training per year to LEA personnel on a variety of mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.* Assist in the development of school wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.* 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 three psychoeducation group activities per year that cover 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.* Address specific mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy services. Formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment. Create and update treatment plans according to policy.* Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and report, to comply with grant and organizational requirements.* Compliance requirement for bi-annual completion of performance evaluation.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES*** Proficiency in trauma-informed practices* Ability to provide strength-based and client-centered care* Strong communication and organizational skills* Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families**QUALIFICATIONS** **Education Level*** A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling* License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.**OR*** Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria: + Completion of at least **24 graduate-level semester hours** in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework. + Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas: - Clinical treatment and treatment planning - Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders - Psychopathology - Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting**Years of Experience*** Clinical experience is required and may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program.**Certification/Licensure**Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.**Starting Salary Range:** **$42,300 - $46,700****PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**Standing – 10%Sitting – 90%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – 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:**$0.00--$0.00Delivering 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. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.*