Student Assistance Program Liaison

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit

Generous time-off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to work in local school districts, providing essential services that foster student wellness. In this role, you'll engage with students, families, and educators to address mental health and substance use issues.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and offers a competitive salary ranging from $47,000 to $52,000, alongside excellent benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health or education.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, intervention, and consultation services in schools.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and facilitate groups.
• Connect students and families to community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or a related field

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about supporting students and families through challenging times? Do you enjoy building relationships, collaborating with school teams, and connecting individuals with the resources they need to succeed?

If so, Devereux Center for Effective Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to provide prevention, intervention, consultation, and support services within local school districts. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with students, families, educators, and community providers to identify and address concerns related to mental health, substance use, trauma, self-harm, and other barriers to student success.

As an SAP Liaison, you will collaborate with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of students and families.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation: $47,000 - $52,000 per year
• Excellent health benefits effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
• Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• The opportunity to work closely with school districts, community partners, and families to create positive outcomes for youth

Positional Summary:

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides prevention, intervention, consultation, and referral services to public school students participating in the Student Assistance Program. Working closely with students, families, school teams, and community providers, the SAP Liaison conducts behavioral health screenings, facilitates psychoeducational and prevention-focused groups, provides consultation on mental health and substance use concerns, and connects students and families to appropriate community resources.

This school-based role is essential in promoting early intervention, student wellness, and positive outcomes by helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success. The SAP Liaison also maintains accurate documentation, ensures compliance with program requirements, and builds strong collaborative relationships with educators, administrators, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health, human services, education, or a related setting.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to travel between school locations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Required clearances: Act 33/34, Act 168, PDE, and DPW/FBI Fingerprints.

Preferred:

• Student Assistance Program (SAP) experience.
• Experience providing school-based services.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use prevention, and community resources.
• Experience facilitating groups and working with youth and families.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent computer and office equipment use.
• Ability to travel regularly between schools and community locations.
• Normal hearing and vision.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE