Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a school-based behavioral health liaison, you will provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create positive, trauma-informed classroom environments, enhance the learning environment, and assist in developing effective behavior responses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create a positive, trauma-informed classroom.
• Assist classroom teachers in developing effective, trauma-informed behavior responses for the service population and other students in the class.
• Provide at least one face-to-face training per year to LEA personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
• Aid in the development of school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
• Provide liaison services to include communication between the school and the child's family, building open lines of communication and home-school partnerships.
• Support the IEP process when requested, assist in alternative school placement, develop trauma-informed support plans, and address specific mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Ensure support opportunities for students, including individual consultations and interventions, and provide psychoeducation group activities.
• Maintain logs and documentation to comply with grant and organizational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in trauma-informed practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s degree is required in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a specialization in MH Counseling. License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.
• Experience: Clinical experience is required and may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program.
• Certification/Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

Starting Salary Range

$42,300 - $46,700

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer

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