QBI Intervention Specialist - BHSL (2025-2026 School Year))

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in either Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject required
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
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 to collaborate 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

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 the community mental health providers
Provides parents with resources to for access to mental health resources 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 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 collections
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.