Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Liaison

Centerstone; Winchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with companyMatch

Paid time off & holidays

AD&D & Life Insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to work at Decherd Elementary and Cowan Elementary in Franklin County, TN. The role focuses on face-to-face consultation with teachers to promote trauma-informed, positive classroom environments and supports for students at risk of emotional/behavioral issues.

The position includes training LEA staff, developing school-wide mental health initiatives, and aiding families with IEP processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in one of the listed fields or equivalent.
• License-eligibility in the respective discipline preferred.
• If master’s in related field, must meet the 24 graduate hours requirement.
• Clinical experience is required (internships or practicums accepted).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create trauma-informed, positive learning environments.
• Deliver at least one face-to-face training per year to LEA personnel on mental health or substance abuse topics.
• Support school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
• Serve as liaison between school and family and assist with IEP processes when requested.
• Navigate local behavioral health systems for school personnel and families.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Building relationships

Education

Master’s in Clinical Psychology / MH Counseling / Social Work / Marriage & Family Therapy

24 graduate-level hours in psychology/social work/counseling (fallback option)

Job description

Centerstone is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison to work at Decherd Elementary and Cowan Elementary in Franklin County, TN. The role focuses on face-to-face consultation with teachers to promote trauma-informed, positive classroom environments and supports for students at risk of emotional/behavioral issues.

The position includes training LEA staff, developing school-wide mental health initiatives, and aiding families with IEP processes.