Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based (Davidson County)

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

19h

About The Position

Centerstone is seeking a school-based behavioral health liaison to provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers and help create positive, trauma-informed classroom environments. The role supports children at risk of developing emotional or behavioral problems or substance use disorders, as well as children with serious emotional disturbance (SED). It includes training and education for teachers on childhood mental health and trauma-informed classroom responses, along with psychoeducational groups and other student support as needed. The liaison builds communication between families and schools and, when invited, assists parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and trauma-informed support plans. The position also provides individual, group, and/or family therapy; completes intake assessments and diagnoses; develops and updates treatment plans; and maintains timely, accurate documentation in line with organizational and grant requirements. The role is full time.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; or a related master’s degree meeting the stated coursework and experience criteria.
For applicants with a related master’s degree outside the specified disciplines: 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 specified disciplines: relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and DSM-based diagnosis in a behavioral health clinical internship or practicum.
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, 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 per year to local education agency (LEA) personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
Assist with school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
Connect schools and students’ families, supporting open communication and home-school partnerships.
Assist with IEP and alternative school placement processes when requested, and collaboratively develop trauma-informed support plans.
Help school personnel navigate local behavioral health services, including substance abuse, mental health, and crisis services.
Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other tools for monitoring services.
Provide individual consultations or interventions to help students develop 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 mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy.
Formulate diagnoses after intake assessments.
Create and update treatment plans according to policy.
Maintain timely and accurate treatment plans, progress notes, and reports to meet grant and organizational requirements.
Complete performance evaluations twice annually.