Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based(Lewisburg)

Centerstone•Lewisburg, TN

3d•$42,300 - $46,700•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison provides face-to-face consultation to classroom teachers to help create positive, trauma-informed environments and effective behavioral responses for children at risk of emotional or behavioral problems or substance use disorders, and children with serious emotional disturbance. The role includes educating school personnel about childhood mental health and trauma-informed classroom practices, delivering student support, and connecting families and schools. The liaison may assist parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan process and collaborate on trauma-informed support plans. This position is located at West Hills Elementary in Marshall County Schools. The liaison also provides individual, group, and/or family therapy for specific mental health or behavioral concerns; completes intake assessments and formulates diagnoses; and creates and updates treatment plans. The role requires accurate and timely documentation and tracking of services to meet organizational and grant requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a related master’s degree 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 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 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 behavioral responses.
Provide at least one face-to-face annual training for local education agency personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
Assist with school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
Facilitate communication between schools and families and help build home-school partnerships.
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, mental health, and crisis services.
Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other records of services for state monitoring and organizational requirements.
Provide individual consultations or interventions to help students build positive coping and de-escalation skills.
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 school-requested topics.
Address mental health or behavioral concerns through individual, group, and/or family therapy.
Complete intake assessments, formulate diagnoses, and create and update treatment plans according to policy.
Maintain timely and accurate treatment plans, progress notes, and reports.
Complete performance evaluations twice per year.