Mental Health School Liaison - Highland Park Hospital

Mental Health School Liaison

Hourly Pay Range: $24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (20 hours/week)
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm (THIS IS A 9 MONTH POSITION)
• Required Travel: May be required to travel to schools in the area

What You Will Do:

Serves as the liaison between adolescent providers within Highland Park Hospital and the student's community school. Incumbent requires a broad knowledge of adolescent mental health, Highland Park adolescent services, and the mental health code in order to communicate effectively with students and parents as well the administrative and teaching staffs of the assigned community school districts. Under minimal supervision, provides direct consultation to schools and outside agencies, coordinates students' return to school, and provides consultations on a variety of mental health issues.

What You Will Need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or above in Social Work, Education or a recognized mental health field required. Master's Degree/Preferred.
• Certification: CPR Certification (AHA) within 60 days of employment; CPI Certification within 90 days of employment; A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested

• Experience: A minimum of three years experience in a professional role in an education or behavioral health setting.

• Unique or Preferred Skills:
• Ability to maintain information that is highly confidential
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information verbally and via written correspondence and medical records documentation
• Ability to demonstrate self-control in volatile or hostile situations
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients and willingness to seek supervision

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belongingeach of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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