School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison: Trauma-Informed

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Liaison, School Based to support Davidson County schools with trauma-informed practices and behavioral health training. You will work with teachers and school personnel to implement universal strategies, provide interventions to students, and strengthen school-family partnerships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, trauma-informed care, and positive student outcomes, with a schedule aligning to school calendars and a 8a-4:30p workday.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or related field with 1–3 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

Responsibilities

• Provide support and consultation to teachers and school personnel in implementing trauma-informed practices and universal prevention strategies.
• Offer training and education to school personnel on behavioral health topics and trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide individual and/or group interventions and psychoeducation to students to develop coping and de-escalation strategies.
• Foster positive relationships between the school and families through liaison services.
• Help teachers create trauma-informed classroom environments and promote positive educational outcomes.
• Engage in trauma-informed trainings and apply knowledge to school-wide practice implementation.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Client-centered service

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Liaison, School Based to support Davidson County schools with trauma-informed practices and behavioral health training. You will work with teachers and school personnel to implement universal strategies, provide interventions to students, and strengthen school-family partnerships.

The role emphasizes collaboration, trauma-informed care, and positive student outcomes, with a schedule aligning to school calendars and a 8a-4:30p workday.