Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based

SUMMARY OF POSITION As a school‐based behavioral health liaison, you will be responsible for providing face‑to‑face consultation with classroom teachers to assist them in creating positive, trauma‑informed classroom environments and enhancing the learning environment for children at risk of developing emotional/behavioral problems, substance use disorders, or serious emotional disturbance (SED). You will also deliver training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma‑informed behavior responses in the classroom to promote a healthy teaching environment. Each liaison shall provide psycho‑educational groups and other support as needed to youth identified by teachers and/or other school officials, and will assist families and youth with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and trauma‑informed support plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide face‑to‑face consultation with classroom teachers to create a positive, trauma‑informed classroom that enhances the learning environment and to develop 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 a variety of mental health and substance abuse prevention topics. Assist 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 to build open lines of communication and home‑school partnerships. Assist in the IEP process when requested, assist in the alternative school placement process, and develop trauma‑informed support plans collaboratively with the school and families of students to meet individual needs. Provide information and support for school personnel in navigating the local behavioral health system, including substance abuse and mental health services, and accessing mental health crisis services. Maintain logs, tracking documents, and other appropriate management tools needed to track all aspects of these services; the State will review these documents during the annual monitoring visit. Ensure that each liaison provides support opportunities to students at each school, including individual student consultations or interventions and at least three psychoeducation group activities per year covering mental health problems and disorders, risk of substance use/abuse, healthy coping and de‑escalation strategies, and other topics as decided by each school. Address specific mental health or behavioral issues through individual, group, and/or family therapy services. Formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment. Create and update treatment plans according to policy. Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and reports to comply with grant and organizational requirements. Comply with bi‑annual completion of performance evaluation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 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. QUALIFICATIONS Education Level : A master’s degree is required in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling. License‑eligible in the respective discipline is preferred. Applicants with a master’s degree in a related field must have at least 24 graduate‑level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health–related coursework and relevant experience in clinical treatment, assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and use of the DSM. Years of Experience : Clinical experience is required and may be fulfilled through internships or practicums completed as part of a master’s degree program. Licensure & Certification : Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy. Certification/Licensure : Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements. 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 403(b) 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 Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centerstone