School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County (Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling)

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate School Based Behavioral Health Liaison to support children facing emotional challenges. In this role, you'll implement trauma-informed practices in schools, providing essential support and training to educators while fostering positive relationships with families. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and their families. Join a collaborative and innovative team committed to mental health and well-being, where your contributions will help shape a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403b - Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social or behavioral science required.
• 1-3 years of experience in social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in implementing trauma-informed practices.
• Provide interventions and psychoeducation to students.
• Foster relationships between schools and families.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Practices

Behavioral Health Consultation

Individual and Group Interventions

Coping Strategies

Family Liaison Services

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County (Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling)

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Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title: Behavioral Health Liaison, School Based - Davidson Co (Master's degree in Social Work/Counseling)

Job Summary: Assist schools in implementing universal, trauma-informed practices that prevent and /or mitigate the effects of trauma for students with a Social Emotional Disturbance (SED) or a risk of developing mental health or substance use disorders. School Based Behavioral Health Liaisons will provide support and consultation to teachers and school personnel in implementing school wide trauma-informed practices, training and education to school personnel in behavioral health topics (including mental health issues and substance abuse prevention) and trauma-informed approaches, individual and /or group interventions and psychoeducation to students to develop positive coping and de-escalation strategies, and liaison services to foster positive relationships between the school and families.

Schedule: 8a-4:30p Mon-Fri (or mirror school schedule - 10-month position based on school year)

Salary: $44,100/year

Responsibilities

• Provide support and consultation to teachers and school personnel in implementing school-wide trauma-informed practices, including universal prevention and early intervention strategies that promote a positive school climate. Provide training and education to school personnel in behavioral health topics (including mental health issues and substance abuse prevention) and trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide individual and/or group interventions and psychoeducation to students to develop positive coping and de-escalation strategies.
• Provide liaison services to foster positive relationships between the school and families.
• Assist teachers in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments that meet the needs of student service recipients.
• Improve positive classroom engagement, interactions, and educational achievement for student service recipients.
• Foster positive partnerships between the school and student families through providing liaison services and developing trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with the school and families of students.
• Help the classroom teachers understand childhood mental illness and substance use disorders, and how to develop effective, trauma-informed behavior responses that promote educational achievement and a positive school climate.
• Help students understand emotional or behavioral problems and mental health disorders, the risk of substance use/abuse and substance use/abuse disorders, and promote healthy ways for dealing with stress, including positive coping and de-escalation strategies through trauma-informed treatment interventions, individual therapy, group therapy, and/or support related to trauma, as needed.
• Participate in relevant trauma-informed trainings, as approved by the State, and utilize learned knowledge to assist in school-wide implementation of trauma-informed practices and interventions.
  
  

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or other related acceptable field with one to three years’ experience or training in social services.
• Experience working with children/youth and families with significant behavioral health needs.
• Ability to provide a strengths-based, client centered approach to service delivery.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance
  
  

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts
  
  

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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