Behavioral Health School Liasion (2025-2026 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

51d

About The Position

The purpose of the Behavioral Health School Liaison is facilitating the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. The liaison will be a pivotal member of the school behavioral health team that works collaboratively to address the needs of students in the foster care system, as well other students identified as needing additional behavioral health support. The work of the liaison may extend beyond the school setting to include community and residential settings.

Requirements

Required to hold a current, valid license in Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology
Required to hold Master's Degree in Social Work, Master's Degree in School Counseling, or an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology
Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations
Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment
Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in K-12 Education setting preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration
Collaborates with school administrators and community mental health partners to establish a school based behavioral health team model
Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data based screening and referral protocols to ensure timely access to school based and/or community based behavioral health services
Assesses student and family needs for the purpose of developing and implementing behavioral health support plans
Provides quality assurance in the referral process to the community mental health providers
Supports students and families with accessing and navigating community mental health services and other community based resources and services
Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying with district and state reporting requirements
Provides consultation to school administration and counseling staff on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning
Assists school administrators with the development of student safety and re-entry plans
Ensures that school based interventions and services are trauma informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate
Provides professional development and coaching to administrators, teachers and counselors on trauma informed and culturally responsive services and supports within the behavioral health model
Provides support in crisis response
Trains and supervises behavioral/mental health interns to provide effective services and supports
Participates in district in-service and professional development meetings
Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections and fidelity of implementation of the treatment plans
Attends team meetings to participate in the problem solving model for students and families
Works within the MTSS framework to facilitate pre-screening; consult with teachers and staff and provides services to alleviate issues impairing a student's ability to be successful in the regular classroom
Provides direct services and check-up supports to students on caseload assigned from reassignment hearings
Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff
Compiles data for statistical purposes
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records
Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.