Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based (Winchester)

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 for students at risk of emotional/behavioral problems or substance use disorders. You will also provide psycho-educational groups and support services to youth and liaise between families and schools.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create a positive, trauma-informed classroom environment.
• Train and educate teachers on mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses.
• Develop school-wide mental health initiatives and universal prevention strategies.
• Communicate between the school and the child's family, building open lines of communication and home-school partnerships.
• Assist in the IEP process and develop trauma-informed support plans with families and schools.
• Navigate the local behavioral health system for students and families.
• Maintain logs and manage services provided.
• Support students through individual, group, and family therapy services.
• Create and update treatment plans according to policy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete performance evaluations.

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

• A Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a specialization in MH Counseling is required.
• Relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment, appraisal, psychopathology, and DSM use.
• At least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavioral health-related coursework.
• Clinical experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements for 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

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Time Type: Full time