Trauma-Informed School Behavioral Health Liaison

Centerstone of Florida; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to provide face-to-face consultation with teachers, fostering trauma-informed classrooms and positive learning environments. The role includes psycho-educational groups, family-school liaison work, and support for IEP processes, with training of LEA personnel on mental health topics.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in relevant fields, be license-eligible, and demonstrate clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, MH Counseling, Social Work, or MFT required.
• License-eligible in the respective discipline preferred.
• If outside listed fields, complete at least 24 graduate-level hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or related coursework.
• Clinical experience required; internships or practicum may fulfill this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with teachers to create trauma-informed classrooms.
• Deliver at least one face-to-face training per year to LEA personnel on mental health topics.
• Assist in development of school-wide mental health initiatives and prevention strategies.
• Serve as liaison among family, school, and students, supporting IEP processes and trauma-informed plans.
• Maintain timely documentation and reports to meet grant and organizational requirements.
• Complete bi-annual performance evaluations as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Strength-based care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's in Clinical Psychology

Master's in MH Counseling

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

Centerstone seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to provide face-to-face consultation with teachers, fostering trauma-informed classrooms and positive learning environments. The role includes psycho-educational groups, family-school liaison work, and support for IEP processes, with training of LEA personnel on mental health topics.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in relevant fields, be license-eligible, and demonstrate clinical experience.