Loudon County School Based Mental Health Liaison

Loudon County School Based Mental Health Liaison Duties Position requires multiple therapy skills; including but not limited to, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, play therapy, etc. A knowledge of co-occurring diagnosis is recommended. Professionalism and the ability to work at both an individual level and as a team is required. Duties within the clinic/community change on an ongoing basis so flexibility is essential. Summary of role of team School based liaison position is a very important part of the team. This position is a liaison between the client, school, family and community. The below specific duties are value to making the school-based liaison position successful in all areas. Quality Care 1. Provides individual/family psychotherapy for children ages 4-21. Clinician is present and ready to begin session at the appointment time, every session. Clinician calls to reschedule any sessions that he/she will be unable to attend or that the consumer missed or canceled 100% of the time. Clinician communicates accurate and thorough information to outside agencies 100% of the time when clients need different or more appropriate care that HRMC cannot provide. Ensures therapy contacts are completed each month, according to program standards. 2. Provides diagnostic Psycho‑Social Assessments Clinician completes intakes and assessments within 5 business days of contact. Assessments will be completed in coordination with Assessment Team and Client Benefits as evidenced by communicating any issues concerning clients or assessment. Clinicians will provide intake coverage, as directed by HRMC Staff 3. Documentation requirements Ensures all family/client participation in tx planning as evidence by signatures on tx plans. Communicates to Team Leader if referrals become low in weekly supervisions. Meet weekly with direct supervisor to discuss clinical and administrative concerns/ changes. Create and implement treatment interventions that are reflected in progress note documentation based on the treatment plan goals. Respond to all flags and e‑mails within 2 business days. Respond to all voice mails within 30 minutes. If licensed, signing the non‑licensed clinicians' treatment plans and being available for clinical consult. Attend weekly/biweekly treatment teams with school personnel. Attend weekly treatment teams and staffing meetings with Services Coordinator/Team Leader and program Psychiatrist. Attend and participate in school‑based meetings with school personnel and community partners involved in the community schools. 4. Complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with Center Policy and Procedure and funding source guidelines. Update treatment plans, crisis plans, consent to contact, DLA‑20 and updated admissions signature page every 6 months. Completes intakes within 10 days of school referral, as applicable. Complete and submit productivity II summaries to Team Leader by the 2 nd business day of the month. Complete intake treatment plans within 30 days of intake Create daily progress notes and sign in EMR within one week of service provided. Submit all daily contact logs within one week of the occurrence. Submit hand generated productivity to Team Leader by the second working business day of the month. Summary of position Serves as the primary clinician that provides counseling/liaison services to a predetermined number of children/youth and families in the Loudon County School System. Works alongside Loudon County Schools to create a trauma informed school climate, provide consultation and training to staff, and deliver direct therapeutic mental health services to selected schools while providing linkage and coordination to additional wrap around services. Clinician provides weekly individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents ages 4‑21 with a mental health diagnosis. Clinician is to provide psycho‑social assessments for clients and provides diagnosis and appropriate referrals for clients assessed, as needed. Clinician provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. Interfaces with the school system and other agencies to increase cooperation and consistency between home, school, and community. The Master's Level Liaison Counselor provides information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits, and follow‑up services. Treatment modalities used by Master's level clinicians providing therapy services include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF‑CBT), Attachment, Self‑Regulation and Competency (ARC), Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Play Therapy. Functions as a member of a treatment team to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions for children and families. This individual will provide counseling activities that are adventure‑based in nature and will lead group process and activities with identified children and youth as needed. The holder of this position will provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions including initiatives that encourage communication, trust building, and responsibility of actions and clinical process of all activities. The holder of this position will be required to do the following and other responsibilities as assigned by his/her direct supervisor: Conducts individual, family, and group counseling. Provides advocacy, linkage, and referral services as needed. Provides mental health assessments, as needed. Participates in IEP/504 and other school related meetings, as applicable. Maintains appropriate chart records. Interfaces professionally with school personnel and other agencies Conducts group sessions with children and/or parents. Interfaces professionally with school personnel and provides therapeutic support, consultation and training. Interacts with the Loudon County Clinic and Care Coordinators to coordinate scheduling and delivery of services. Completes all documentation/reports in a timely manner. Upholds center policy and procedures, and CARF standards. Knowledge/education in RE‑ED philosophy Provides in‑home/community services with clients and/or families. Provides coverage in all programming; as needed. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT Typically, this position is in an office/school setting on a daily basis. The position does require community interactions as well as regular family sessions in the home. Telehealth and doxy may be used at times for services resulting in phone/computer sessions for specific cases. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 1. Primary General Responsibility School based liaisons will conduct 5 Tier I trainings with the teachers each school year resulting in 80% of the teachers being trained. School based liaisons will conduct 3 Tier II psychoeducational trainings with the students each school year resulting in 20% of the students in the schools being education on multiple topics. 2. Second general responsibility School based liaisons will conduct 50‑60 individual sessions monthly. School based liaisons will conduct 12‑18 family sessions monthly. COMPENSATION Starting salary for this position is approximately $50,751/yr based on relevant experience and education. Schedule Outpatient clinic is open from 8am-5pm. Position requires timely in person attendance on daily basis. School based liaison would also follow the schedule of the school that they are assigned. Family sessions would typically be in the evening hours. School based liaisons weekly schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the client, family, and school. Travel You may be asked to transport clients in your personal vehicle during a crisis situation, for a family session, or to an appointment. An F endorsement is required for this position. Equipment/Technology Daily computer competency required. Must be able to use Word and Excel programming proficiently. Typing and basic computer knowledge is required. Must be able to use a scanner/printer and have professional phone etiquette. QUALIFICATIONS Education Master's degree in Human Services or related field with coursework or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and mental retardation. Demonstrated knowledge and competency in mental health service provision and leadership. This position also requires that the employee has an F Endorsement on his/her Driver License to be available to transport individuals as needed. This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Experience / Knowledge Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and mental retardation. One year experience preferred. Experience working with children is preferred although applicants may have other skills and experiences that could accommodate this position. This person will either possess experience or training in the Re‑Education Philosophy or will acquire such training in the course of employment. Physical Ability to effectively and ethically counsel children and families. Ability to present professionally and work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions. Ability to effectively run and process groups with children and families. Ability to work within a team format to meet positive goals for children and interface with other agencies involved in the ecology of the family. Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding. Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure. Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision‑making, ability to set and demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations. Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills. Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal and physical de‑escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, running, and walking. Physical de‑escalation techniques will only be implemented at Helen Ross McNabb Center facilities, and not in community settings. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Close eye work. Valid driver's license. Lifting up to 50lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. CPR/First Aid certification required yearly (training provided). Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. 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