School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison Therapist (Woodall Elementary)

Centerstone•White House, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is hiring a school-based behavioral health liaison therapist to serve at Robert F. Woodall Elementary School in Robertson County during school hours. The position provides face-to-face consultation with teachers to support positive, trauma-informed classroom environments and effective behavior responses for students at risk of emotional, behavioral, or substance use problems, including students with serious emotional disturbance. The liaison also provides training and education on childhood mental health and trauma-informed classroom practices. The role supports students through individual consultations and interventions, psychoeducational groups, and individual, group, or family therapy. It also serves as a link between families and the school, including assistance with Individualized Education Plan processes and collaborative trauma-informed support plans when requested. The therapist conducts intake assessments and diagnoses, develops and updates treatment plans, and maintains timely, accurate records in accordance with organizational and grant requirements. This is a full-time, 10-month position with compensation paid over 12 months. The listed annual compensation is $42,315–$46,700 based on post-master’s experience; a separate starting salary range is listed as $42,300–$46,700. Summer work may provide an opportunity for additional income, or the employee may have summers off, depending on program and staffing needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field with at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
For applicants with a related master’s degree outside the listed disciplines, relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and DSM-based diagnosis within a behavioral health clinical internship or practicum.
Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices.
Ability to provide strength-based and client-centered care.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families.

Nice To Haves

License-eligible in the respective discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult face-to-face with classroom teachers to help create positive, trauma-informed classroom environments and develop effective behavior responses.
Provide at least one annual face-to-face training for local education agency personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
Assist with school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
Build communication and home-school partnerships between schools and students’ families.
Provide liaison support, including assistance with IEP or alternative school placement processes when requested, and collaboratively develop trauma-informed support plans.
Help school personnel navigate local behavioral health and crisis services, including mental health and substance abuse services.
Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other records needed to monitor services and support state reviews.
Provide individual student consultations or interventions to build positive coping and de-escalation skills as needed.
Provide at least three psychoeducation group activities per year addressing mental health, substance use risks, stress management, mindfulness, coping, de-escalation, or other topics requested by the school.
Address mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy.
Formulate diagnoses after completing intake assessments.
Create and update treatment plans according to policy.
Maintain timely and accurate treatment plans, progress notes, and reports to meet grant and organizational requirements.
Complete performance evaluations on a biannual basis.