Trauma-Informed School Behavioral Health Liaison

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Additional Life Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

Calm App for mental health

Gym membership discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a School Based Behavioral Health Liaison to support universal trauma-informed practices in schools. You will provide training to staff, offer individual/group interventions, and liaise with families to foster supportive school relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with educators to implement trauma-informed approaches, promote student resilience, and improve classroom climate and educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or related field.
• Experience with children/youth and families with behavioral health needs.
• Strengths-based, client-centered service approach.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable MVR as required.
• Acceptable criminal background investigation.
• Personal automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed practices training and education to school personnel.
• Deliver individual and group interventions and psychoeducation to students.
• Foster positive relationships between schools and families.
• Support teachers in creating trauma-informed classrooms to meet student needs.
• Enhance classroom engagement and educational achievement for students.
• Collaborate with schools and families to develop trauma-informed support plans.
• Help teachers understand childhood mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Explain emotional/behavioral health concepts and coping strategies to students.
• Participate in state-approved trauma-informed trainings and apply learnings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Strengths-based practice

Client-centered service

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral science

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a School Based Behavioral Health Liaison to support universal trauma-informed practices in schools. You will provide training to staff, offer individual/group interventions, and liaise with families to foster supportive school relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with educators to implement trauma-informed approaches, promote student resilience, and improve classroom climate and educational outcomes.