School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Davidson County

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Liaison supports 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 provides consultation and training to school personnel, interventions and psychoeducation for students, and liaison services that strengthen relationships between schools and families. The position is based in Davidson County and follows a schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may mirror the school schedule as a 10-month position based on the school year.

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 or 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 consultation to teachers and school personnel on school-wide trauma-informed practices, universal prevention, and early intervention strategies that promote a positive school climate.
Train and educate 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 help students 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.
Develop trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with schools and families of students.
Help classroom teachers understand childhood mental illness and substance use disorders, and develop effective trauma-informed behavior 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 methods through trauma-informed interventions, individual or group therapy, and related trauma support as needed.
Participate in relevant State-approved trauma-informed training and apply the knowledge to school-wide practices and interventions.