Student SAP Liaison: Coordinated Mental Health & School Support

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

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.