School Liaison

Location: Western, KS (reporting in-person to Phillipsburg, Norton, Colby, Goodland, Osborne). Application deadline: Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 7:00 am CDT.

About the role

As a School Liaison at High Plains Mental Health Center, you will serve as a vital bridge between schools, families, and mental health services, helping ensure that students receive quality support. You will receive consistent guidance from experienced leadership, clinical oversight, and opportunities for professional growth. This role also places you as a visible, trusted face within local schools, building lasting partnerships, supporting educators, and helping students access the care they need.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong school partnerships by developing positive, professional relationships with administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff while demonstrating a clear understanding of school policies, procedures, and culture.
• Support early identification and referral processes by collaborating with school personnel to recognize youth who may benefit from mental health services and educating staff about available programs and service options.
• Provide guidance on referrals and documentation, including training key school staff on intake procedures, required paperwork, and assessment tools (such as CBCLs), ensuring referrals are accurate and complete.
• Facilitate timely service access by coordinating communication between schools, families, intake therapists, and clinical supervisors to reduce delays and remove barriers to care.
• Engage and support families through outreach, education about available services, and collaborative problem‑solving to address transportation, scheduling, stigma, or other barriers to treatment participation.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to monitor student progress, ensure appropriate levels of care, and adjust services as needed to promote optimal functioning at school, home, and in the community.
• Complete thorough and timely documentation, tracking, and reporting in compliance with program standards, including use of assessment tools such as CAFAS or DLA‑20 when required.
• Provide direct CBS/Waiver services as needed, serving as an adjunct to the assigned Case Manager. Services may include Targeted Case Management, Parent Support, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Groups.

Qualifications

Experience counts! We accept equivalent work experience in human services (teaching, daycare, CNA, etc.) or a BA/BS degree. One year of related work equals one year of college. Strong communication and empathy are a must. Comfortable in a variety of human service settings. Able to pass drug screen and be subject to a random drug testing pool. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Holiday pay (in addition to any hours worked; the Center recognizes 7 holidays)
• Scholarship, work‑study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $500 Sign‑On Bonus

Pay

$22.26 per hour plus a $500 sign‑on bonus; competitive pay is also listed as $22.36 per hour.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm.