Intervention Specialist - BHSL (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavioral Health School Liaison (BHSL) facilitates the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. This role is a pivotal member of the school behavioral health team, working collaboratively to address the needs of students in the foster care system and other students identified as needing additional behavioral health support. The liaison serves as the primary connection to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration, helping to establish a data-driven screening and referral process to ensure timely access to services. They also provide resources to parents, maintain accurate records, and offer consultation on interventions for students facing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning. The position ensures interventions are trauma-informed and culturally appropriate, and provides support for de-escalation of students, including check-ins for students from reassignment hearings. The role involves participation in professional development, classroom observations, team meetings, and compiling data for statistical purposes, all while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in either Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject required.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons to support social skills building and support student social emotional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
Knowledge of the referral process and how to conduct appropriate follow-ups.
Ability to prepare an accurate student history for appropriate case evaluation.
Skill in collaborating with the treatment team for the purpose of the development of the treatment plan for the student's specific needs.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

Nice To Haves

2-3 Years experience in K-12 Education setting preferred.
Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations.
Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills.

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.
Provides quality assurance in the referral process to community mental health providers.
Provides parents with resources for access to mental health resources 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.
Ensures that school-based interventions and services are trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Provides support in responding to calls to support de-escalation of students.
Participates in district in-service and professional development meetings.
Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collection.
Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students and families.
Provides check-ins to students assigned from reassignment hearings.
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.