School-Based Mental Health Liaison

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start earning PTO the day you start

Work life balance

Employee assistance program

Regular supervision to grow clinical"/

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in South Bend is seeking a School Based Mental Health Liaison to support SBCSC students with mental, emotional and behavioral health needs. The role links families to services and coordinates with school staff and community partners.

You will work with a team, receive supervision, and participate in MTSS meetings; candidates should have a BA/BS in social services and about two years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field is required.
• Approximately two years' experience in a social service setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support for SBCSC students' mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
• Link students and families to needed services and coordinate with school staff and community partners.
• Attend MTSS meetings and support referrals to mental health or broader community supports.
• Maintain data and reports related to program participation.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field

Job description

School Based Mental Health Liaison - South Bend

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

School Based Mental Health Liaison - South Bend

Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases. With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Work life balance
• Employee assistance program
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do

The role of the Mental Health Liaison (MHL) Care Facilitator is to provide case management services to the students in South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC). They will provide support to school staff for the mental, emotional and behavioral health issues faced by identified students. MHLs will link identified students and their families to needed services. MHL Care Facilitator will retain office space at Oaklawn.

Specific responsibilities:

Identification and Assessment

• Attend building Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) meetings
• Provide assistance and direction when more intensive mental health intervention is needed (i.e., risk assessment, assistance with hospitalization, etc.)

Referral

• Facilitate referral for students and families to mental health or broader community supports
• Act as a liaison to provide coordination with system of care/community partners, physical helath care providers, juvenile justice, child welfare, alternative schools, and others as needed. Confirm the receiving provider is engaged and communicating with the school
• Help with linking students returning to SBCSC from any outside services such as intensive outpatient programs, residential placement, or juvenile justice placement

Data and Record Keeping

• Maintain and organize data related to program participation
• Maintain other types of outcome data that would support and enhance the program
• Make periodic reports as requested by the schools

Professional Ethics and Standards

• Make every responsible effort to protect the welfare of the children and families who seek service by maintaining the professional and ethical standards of the field
• Maintain, uphold, and support standards of confidentiality as directed in FERPA, HIPPA, SBCSC procedures related to 'permission for services' and 'authorizations for release or exchange of information' in all cases

Training and Supervision

• Oaklawn MHLs will have the orientation and training expected of Oaklawn staff, including at least 5 days per year of professional development and participation in trainings that the school deems necessary to understand and function within the school culture.
• Regular supervision by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience in working with children and families
• Oaklawn MHLs will have access to a psychiatrist/psychologist for further supervision/consultation as needed
• Oaklawn MHLs will have access to other Oaklawn staff also contracted to school systems in the area to share methods of intervention, curricula, best practices, etc.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field required
• Two years' experience in a social service setting preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance