School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison

Wichita Public Schools - USD259; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools - USD259 seeks an Intervention Specialist - BHSL to facilitate a school-based behavioral health model and collaborate with community partners to support students in need. You will work with a team to implement data-based screening and referral protocols and provide resources to families.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, crisis responsiveness, and professional judgment to ensure trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services for students within the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject.
• 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.

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 services.
• Provides quality assurance in the referral process to the community mental health providers.
• Provides parents with resources to access mental health resources and services.
• Maintains accurate records for progress monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Provides consultation to school administration and counseling staff on interventions for students with behavioral and emotional barriers to learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Collaborative skills

Professional judgment

Written/Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject

Job description

Wichita Public Schools - USD259 seeks an Intervention Specialist - BHSL to facilitate a school-based behavioral health model and collaborate with community partners to support students in need. You will work with a team to implement data-based screening and referral protocols and provide resources to families.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, crisis responsiveness, and professional judgment to ensure trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services for students within the district.