Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based(Giles)

About the Role

A school-based behavioral health liaison provides face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to assist them in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments. This role enhances the learning environment for children at risk of developing emotional/behavioral problems or substance use disorders, or those with serious emotional disturbance (SED). The liaison delivers training and education on childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses, supports psycho-educational groups, and acts as a bridge between families, schools, and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create trauma-informed classrooms and develop effective, trauma-informed behavior responses.
• Deliver at least one annual training to school personnel on mental health and substance abuse prevention topics.
• Assist in developing school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between schools and families, fostering communication and partnerships, including support during the IEP process and alternative school placements.
• Develop trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with schools and families to meet individual student needs.
• Guide school personnel in navigating the local behavioral health system, including accessing crisis services.
• Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other tools to monitor services, as required for annual state reviews.
• Offer individual student consultations or interventions to build coping and de-escalation skills, and conduct at least three psychoeducation group activities per year on topics such as mental health, substance use risks, stress management, mindfulness, and coping strategies.
• Address mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, or family therapy services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, including treatment plans and progress notes, to comply with grant and organizational requirements.
• Complete bi-annual performance evaluations as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling. License-eligible in the respective discipline is preferred.
• Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field must complete at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework, with relevant experience in:
  • Clinical treatment and treatment planning
  • Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
  • Psychopathology
  • Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a 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 to be covered under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.

Skills

• 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

Physical Requirements

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

Pay

Starting salary range: $42,300 - $46,700

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

Time Type: Full time