Behavior Coach

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

7d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to improving lives through comprehensive care. We are seeking a Behavior Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, with onboarding beginning in late July. This role offers a school-based schedule, providing time off during summer months, and is ideal for those passionate about making a significant impact on students' lives. The position offers a starting compensation of $19.50 per hour, with potential for additional compensation based on relevant post-bachelor's degree experience. As a Behavior Coach, you will collaborate with students, families, educators, and behavioral health professionals to foster student success, promote positive behaviors, and cultivate a supportive learning environment. If you are driven to help children and adolescents thrive emotionally and academically, we invite you to apply and join our team dedicated to strengthening schools and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be able to be trained in Physical Containments.
Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Utilizes effective behavioral management techniques, crisis intervention, de-escalation, active listening, motivational interviewing, etc.; demonstrating knowledge and skill to provide quality services.
Displays knowledge and understanding of Ethical standards by evidence of practice with students, clients and community members.
A highly accountable, mature professional who listens actively and leads.
Self-motivated individual who can set and meet simultaneous short and long term performance goals.
Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other behavioral health care field preferred.
Experience with working with children and teens on mental health issues is preferred.
Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral needs.
Strong work ethic and a professional attitude.
Passion for working with children and youth.
Teamwork attitude.
Ability to grow and develop with extensive training opportunities.
Desire to be a part of a proven leader in the world of behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

Serves students at Murrell Special Day Treatment School, all under the Exceptional Education umbrella and covered under an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Works in the classroom setting alongside Metro school staff to develop behavioral interventions and incentives.
Assists in crisis situations.
Works to assist in the success of each student.
Conducts group sessions a minimum of twice a week.
Provides social-emotional learning in special day treatment classrooms K-7th grade.
Intervenes with students and clients at school during mental health crises, communicating with guardians and school personnel on stabilization steps.
Assists daily with managing students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
Conducts assessments of all students in crisis, including threat assessments and assessments for self-injurious behaviors, suicidal and homicidal ideations.
Develops and conducts a minimum of two behavioral health group sessions each week, and daily morning and closing meetings.
Follows PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Support) plans.
Provides trauma-informed care.
Consults and collaborates frequently with outside agencies, MNPS staff, and Centerstone behavioral staff.
Collects data, completes assessments, analyzes and utilizes data on students/clients to meet MNPS requirements (e.g., Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), School Social Behavior Scales (SSBS-2)).
Attends and actively participates in clinical treatment team supervision meetings.
Attends staff meetings, Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings, IEP meetings, data meetings, and other assigned meetings.
Maintains clear and timely professional documentation records, including weekly student/client summaries.
Provides consultation and training to school staff as needed.
Provides excellent customer service to individuals seeking services and to Metropolitan school staff.
Maintains frequent engagement with parents/legal guardians.
Assists in transitioning students to the least restrictive school settings.
Assists in classroom coverage as needed, including implementation of MNPS lesson plans.
Develops, leads, and participates in trainings during MNPS school breaks (e.g., Spring, Christmas breaks) and other MNPS planning and staff development days.