Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based(Lewisburg)

Centerstone•Lewisburg, TN

2d•Onsite

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 effective behavior responses. The role supports children at risk of emotional or behavioral problems or substance use disorders, as well as children with serious emotional disturbance. Consultation incorporates training and education about childhood mental health and trauma-informed responses to support healthy teaching environments. The Liaison provides student support, including individual consultations or interventions and psychoeducational groups. The role also connects families and schools, and, when invited, assists parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan process and trauma-informed support plans. The position is located at West Hills Elementary in Marshall County Schools. The role includes individual, group, and/or family therapy; intake assessment and diagnosis; treatment planning; and timely, accurate documentation in accordance with organizational and grant requirements. The position also requires maintaining service tracking documents for state monitoring and completing performance evaluations twice yearly.

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 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.
Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program.
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 diagnosis within a behavioral-health clinical internship or practicum.
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 develop positive, trauma-informed classroom environments and effective behavior 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.
Provide liaison services connecting schools and students’ families, building communication and home-school partnerships.
Assist with the IEP process when requested, alternative school placement processes, and collaborative trauma-informed support planning.
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.
Provide student consultations or interventions to 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, stress management, mindfulness, coping, de-escalation, or topics requested by the school.
Address mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy.
Complete intake assessments and formulate diagnoses.
Create and update treatment plans according to policy.
Maintain timely and accurate treatment plans, progress notes, reports, and other documentation required by grants and the organization.
Complete performance evaluations twice per year.