School Liaison

High Plains Mental Health Center; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

High Plains Mental Health Center is seeking a School Liaison to bridge schools, families, and mental health services in Western Kansas. You will promote timely access to care, support educators, and coordinate referrals with clinical teams.

Reporting to our local branch network, you’ll train school staff on intake procedures, CAFAS/DLA-20 tools, and ensure documentation is complete while advocating for students’ mental health needs across school settings.

Qualifications

• Experience counts; equivalent work in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or BA/BS degree.
• One year of related work equals one year of college.
• Strong communication and empathy are a must.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong school partnerships with administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff.
• Support early identification and referral processes with school personnel.
• Provide guidance on referrals and documentation; train staff on intake procedures and assessment tools.
• Coordinate communication between schools, families, intake therapists, and clinical supervisors.
• Engage families through outreach and problem-solving to address barriers to care.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to monitor student progress and adjust services.
• Complete timely documentation and reporting; use CAFAS or DLA-20 when required.
• Provide direct CBS/Waiver services as needed as an adjunct to the Case Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

CAFAS

DLA-20

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 7:00am CDT.

Position: School Liaison

Location: Western, KS [reporting in-person to our closest branch office: Phillipsburg, Norton, Colby, Goodland, Osborne]

Pay: $22.26 per hour | $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Why You Should Apply:

As a School Liaison at High Plains Mental Health Center, you will serve as a vital bridge between schools, families, and mental health services—helping ensure that students receive quality support. You will receive consistent guidance from experienced leadership, clinical oversight, and opportunities for professional growth. This role also places you as a visible, trusted face within local schools—building lasting partnerships, supporting educators, and helping students access the care they need.

If you are passionate about youth mental health and want to be both supported in your development and empowered to make a real impact in the community, this position offers purpose, collaboration, and the chance to make a difference every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain strong school partnerships by developing positive, professional relationships with administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff while demonstrating a clear understanding of school policies, procedures, and culture.
• Support early identification and referral processes by collaborating with school personnel to recognize youth who may benefit from mental health services and educating staff about available programs and service options.
• Provide guidance on referrals and documentation, including training key school staff on intake procedures, required paperwork, and assessment tools (such as CBCLs), ensuring referrals are accurate and complete.
• Facilitate timely service access by coordinating communication between schools, families, intake therapists, and clinical supervisors to reduce delays and remove barriers to care.
• Engage and support families through outreach, education about available services, and collaborative problem-solving to address transportation, scheduling, stigma, or other barriers to treatment participation.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to monitor student progress, ensure appropriate levels of care, and adjust services as needed to promote optimal functioning at school, home, and in the community.
• Complete thorough and timely documentation, tracking, and reporting in compliance with program standards, including use of assessment tools such as CAFAS or DLA-20 when required.
• Provide direct CBS/Waiver services as needed, serving as an adjunct to the assigned Case Manager. Services may include Targeted Case Management, Parent Support, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.

When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We Offer:

-Competitive Pay: $22.36 per hour

-Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday pay [holiday pay in addition to any hours worked; our Center recognizes 7 holidays]
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• And more!

If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact [e-mail].

Requirements

• Experience counts! We accept equivalent work experience in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or a BA/BS degree. One year of related work = one year of college.
• Great with people—strong communication and empathy are a must.
• Comfortable in a variety of human service settings.
• Able to pass drug screen & be subject to a random drug testing pool.
• Must have valid driver’s license.