School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Montgomery County

Mental Health Cooperative•Clarksville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Cooperative is hiring a School Based Behavioral Health Liaison to assist schools in implementing universal, trauma-informed practices that 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 support to teachers and school personnel, training and education on behavioral health topics and trauma-informed approaches, interventions and psychoeducation for students, and liaison services that foster positive relationships between schools and families. The position follows a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or mirrors the school schedule. It is a 10-month position based on the school year. The listed 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 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

Support and consult with teachers and school personnel on school-wide trauma-informed practices, universal prevention, and early intervention strategies that promote a positive school climate.
Provide school personnel with training and education 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 classroom engagement, interactions, and educational achievement for student service recipients.
Develop trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with schools and students’ families.
Help teachers understand childhood mental illness and substance use disorders and develop effective, trauma-informed behavioral responses that support educational achievement and a positive school climate.
Help students understand emotional or behavioral problems, mental health disorders, and substance use risks and disorders; promote healthy stress management and coping through trauma-informed interventions, individual or group therapy, and trauma-related support as needed.
Participate in relevant State-approved trauma-informed training and apply the knowledge to school-wide implementation of trauma-informed practices and interventions.