Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based (Davidson County)

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

1d•$42,300 - $46,700

About The Position

The school-based behavioral health liaison provides face-to-face consultation to classroom teachers to help create positive, trauma-informed classroom environments and develop effective behavior responses. The role supports learning environments for children at risk of emotional or behavioral problems or substance use disorders, as well as children with serious emotional disturbance. It also provides training and education on childhood mental health and trauma-informed classroom practices. The liaison offers student consultations and interventions, psycho-educational groups, and other support. The position connects families and schools, and, when invited, assists parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan process and trauma-informed support plans. The liaison may address mental health and behavioral issues through individual, group, or family therapy, including intake assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The role requires accurate and timely documentation in compliance with grant and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field with at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
For applicants with a related master’s degree outside the listed disciplines, relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting.
Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices.
Ability to provide strength-based and client-centered care.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families.

Nice To Haves

License-eligible in the respective discipline.

Responsibilities

Consult face-to-face with classroom teachers to support positive, trauma-informed classrooms and effective behavior responses.
Provide at least one face-to-face training each year to local education agency personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
Assist with school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
Provide liaison services that strengthen communication and partnerships between schools and students’ families.
When requested, assist with the IEP process and alternative school placement process, and collaboratively develop trauma-informed support plans.
Help school personnel navigate local behavioral health services, including substance abuse and mental health services and crisis services.
Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other tools to track services for state monitoring.
Provide student consultations or interventions to build positive coping and de-escalation skills as needed.
Provide at least three psychoeducation group activities per year covering mental health, substance use risks and disorders, healthy stress management, mindfulness, coping, de-escalation, or other topics requested by schools.
Address specific mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy.
Formulate diagnoses following intake assessments and create and update treatment plans according to policy.
Maintain timely and accurate treatment plans, progress notes, and reports in accordance with grant and organizational requirements.
Complete performance evaluations twice per year.