Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison - Fairview School District

Bethesda Lutheran Services; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Lutheran Services in Meadville, PA seeks a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison to screen, assess, and coordinate mental health services for students in collaboration with parents, school officials, and outside agencies. It is a school-year based position.

You will work with school staff and community partners to ensure timely access to services, conduct assessments, and support students through counseling and referral processes within a multi-agency framework.

Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Knowledge of community resources used for referrals.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain records and other documents efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administration, and outside agencies through calls, meetings, and ESAP meetings.
• Assist students in coordinating needed services (insurance, mental health, etc.).
• Screen and complete assessments on referred students and recommend services.
• Coordinate and assist with establishing psychiatric services when needed.
• Collaborate with Millcreek Community Hospital on discharge plans.
• Make referrals to outside agencies for services.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Submit electronic monthly data tracking to IU5.
• Utilize BH-Works for initial assessments with middle and high school students.
• Attend mandatory quarterly IU5 SAP meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization

Record keeping

Education

Master’s Degree in social services/education

Licensed Professional Counselor (preferred)

Job description

This position as a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison provides screening, assessments and collaboration of mental health services for students between the parents, school officials and outside agencies. This is a school-year based position.

Essential Functions of Position:

• 1. Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administration, and outside agencies through phone calls, meetings, ESAP meetings.
• 2. Assist students in the coordination of needed services (i.e. MA loopholes, health insurance, mental health services etc.)
• 3. Screen and complete assessments on referred students and recommend mental health services.
• 4. Coordinate and assist with establishing psychiatric services when needed.
• 5. Collaborate with Millcreek Community Hospital on discharge plans.
• 6. Make referrals to outside agencies for services.
• 7. Provide individual and group counseling.
• 8. Complete and submit electronic monthly data tracking spreadsheet to IU5.
• 9. Utilize Behavioral Health Works (BH-Works) for initial assessments with middle and high school students.
• 10. Attend mandatory quarterly IU5 SAP meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationshipson a professional level.
• 2. Knowledge of community resources utilized for referrals.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 4. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• 5. Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• 6. Ability to maintain records and other documents efficiently.

Required Education, Experience, and Clearances:

• 1. Master’s Degree in the social services/education field required.
• 2. Licensed Professional Counselor preferred, not required.
• 3. Student Assistance Program training through the Intermediate Unit preferred, not required.
• 4. FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.