School Liaison

High Plains Mental Health Center•Colby, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Liaison serves as a bridge between schools, families, and mental health services to help students access support. The role builds partnerships with local schools, supports early identification and referral, guides school staff through referral documentation, and coordinates timely access to services. The liaison engages families, collaborates with treatment teams to monitor student progress and service needs, and completes required documentation and reporting. The position may also provide direct CBS/Waiver services as an adjunct to an assigned Case Manager, including Targeted Case Management, Parent Support, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups. The position is full-time and in-person in western Kansas, with in-person reporting to the closest branch office among Phillipsburg, Norton, Colby, Goodland, or Osborne. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting lists pay as $22.26 per hour in the position details and $22.36 per hour in the benefits section, and offers a $500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Equivalent work experience in human services (such as teaching, daycare, or CNA work) or a BA/BS degree; one year of related work experience is accepted as equivalent to one year of college.
Strong communication skills and empathy.
Comfort working in a variety of human service settings.
Ability to pass a drug screen and be subject to a random drug testing pool.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain professional partnerships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff, while understanding school policies, procedures, and culture.
Collaborate with school personnel to identify youth who may benefit from mental health services and educate staff about available programs and service options.
Train key school staff on intake procedures, required paperwork, and assessment tools such as CBCLs; help ensure referrals are accurate and complete.
Coordinate communication among schools, families, intake therapists, and clinical supervisors to support timely access to services and reduce barriers to care.
Conduct family outreach, explain available services, and work collaboratively to address barriers such as transportation, scheduling, and stigma.
Collaborate with treatment teams to monitor student progress, confirm appropriate levels of care, and adjust services to support functioning at school, home, and in the community.
Complete timely documentation, tracking, and reporting according to program standards, including use of CAFAS or DLA-20 when required.
Provide direct CBS/Waiver services as needed as an adjunct to the assigned Case Manager, including Targeted Case Management, Parent Support, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Extended illness time
403(b) plan
KPERS retirement plan
Supplemental benefits
HSA and FSA
Holiday pay for seven recognized holidays, in addition to any hours worked
Scholarship, work-study, and internship opportunities for employees
Professional growth and continuous learning and career advancement opportunities