School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Montgomery County

Mental Health Cooperative•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Liaison, School Based, assists schools in implementing universal, trauma-informed practices to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma for students with a Social Emotional Disturbance (SED) or at risk of developing mental health or substance use disorders. The role supports and consults with teachers and school personnel on school-wide trauma-informed practices, provides behavioral health training and education, and delivers individual or group interventions and psychoeducation to students. It also provides liaison services to foster positive relationships between schools and families. The position is based on the school-year schedule: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or a schedule mirroring the school calendar. It is a 10-month position. The stated salary is $44,100, with annual pay increases available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or another related acceptable field.
One to three years of experience or training in social services.
Experience working with children, youth, and families with significant behavioral health needs.
Ability to provide strengths-based, client-centered services.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Acceptable criminal background investigation.
Personal automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide support and consultation to teachers and school personnel in implementing school-wide trauma-informed practices, including universal prevention and early intervention strategies that promote a positive school climate.
Provide training and education to school personnel on behavioral health topics, including mental health issues, substance abuse prevention, and trauma-informed approaches.
Provide individual and/or group interventions and psychoeducation to students to develop positive coping and de-escalation strategies.
Provide liaison services to foster positive relationships between schools and families.
Assist teachers in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments that meet the needs of student service recipients.
Improve positive classroom engagement, interactions, and educational achievement for student service recipients.
Foster partnerships between schools and student families by providing liaison services and collaboratively developing trauma-informed support plans.
Help classroom teachers understand childhood mental illness and substance use disorders and develop effective, trauma-informed behavioral responses that promote educational achievement and a positive school climate.
Help students understand emotional or behavioral problems, mental health disorders, and the risks of substance use and substance use disorders; promote healthy stress management, coping, and de-escalation strategies through trauma-informed interventions, individual or group therapy, and/or support related to trauma, as needed.
Participate in relevant trauma-informed trainings approved by the State and apply the knowledge to school-wide implementation of trauma-informed practices and interventions.