Mental Health School Liaison - Highland Park Hospital

Nevada System of Higher Education • Highland Park, IL

3d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the liaison between adolescent providers within Highland Park Hospital and the student’s community school. Incumbent requires a broad knowledge of adolescent mental health, Highland Park adolescent services, and the mental health code in order to communicate effectively with students and parents as well the administrative and teaching staffs of the assigned community school districts. Under minimal supervision, provides direct consultation to schools and outside agencies, coordinates students’ return to school, and provides consultations on a variety of mental health issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Social Work, Education or a recognized mental health field required.
• CPR Certification (AHA) within 60 days of employment
• CPI Certification within 90 days of employment
• A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location.
• If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested
• A minimum of three years experience in a professional role in an education or behavioral health setting.
• Ability to maintain information that is highly confidential
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information verbally and via written correspondence and medical records documentation
• Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients and willingness to seek supervision

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree/Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the liaison between adolescent providers within Highland Park Hospital and the student’s community school.
• Provides direct consultation to schools and outside agencies.
• Coordinates students’ return to school.
• Provides consultations on a variety of mental health issues.

Benefits

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level