School-Based Mental Health Liaison — Make a Difference

Helen Ross McNabb Center; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Ross McNabb Center in Cocke County, Tennessee, seeks a School Based Mental Health Liaison to provide direct services in the school system. You will counsel individuals and families, lead group sessions, and train teachers and staff, with travel to homes or community settings as needed.

Requirements include a Master's in a human services field (counselor/social work), licensure or eligibility, and at least two years’ experience working with youth facing emotional/behavioral challenges or

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in a human services field such as counselor or social work.
• Two years’ experience working with children with emotional/behavioral problems or adolescent substance use prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services in the Cocke County school system.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling.
• Collaborate with families and assist in the development of IEPs.
• Provide training to teachers and school staff to promote healthy classrooms.
• Maintain HRMC and CARF documentation standards.
• Meet productivity standards and maintain an active caseload.

Skills

Group facilitation

Training delivery

Counseling children and families

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in a human services field such as counselor or social work

Licensed or licensed eligible

Job description

Helen Ross McNabb Center in Cocke County, Tennessee, seeks a School Based Mental Health Liaison to provide direct services in the school system. You will counsel individuals and families, lead group sessions, and train teachers and staff, with travel to homes or community settings as needed.

Requirements include a Master's in a human services field (counselor/social work), licensure or eligibility, and at least two years’ experience working with youth facing emotional/behavioral challenges or