Education Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

Education Liaison

Job Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Job Location: McKinney, TX - On-site

Job Schedule: 9:00am - 3:00pm, M-F

Reports To: Executive Director 

Job Summary:

The Education Liaison serves as a vital link between our behavioral health facility and local schools, facilitating communication and collaboration regarding student attendance, treatment length, and academic progress. This role also provides essential support to students within our facility, assisting with online school programs and leading therapeutic activity groups. This position requires a dynamic individual with a passion for supporting adolescents and a strong understanding of the educational landscape. This role will also be available to assist Executive Director with facility as needed.

Essential Functions:

-Act as the primary point of contact between facility and schools regarding student attendance, treatment progress, and discharge planning related to academic needs. This includes regular communication with site employees overseeing adolescent treatment and school personnel such as counselors, teachers, and administrators.
-Monitor student attendance and collaborate with site therapists and school staff to address attendance concerns. Communicate attendance information to the treatment team to ensure a coordinated approach.
-Work closely with the treatment team and school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition back to school upon discharge, including coordinating the exchange of necessary academic and treatment information.
-Provide direct support to students in accessing and navigating their online school programs. This may include troubleshooting technical issues, assisting in completion of assignments, assisting with time management, and advocating for student needs with online instructors.
-Lead engaging assigned programming for adolescents, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
-Maintain effective communication with the treatment team, school personnel, and families regarding student progress and needs. Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute valuable insights regarding educational considerations.
-Assist students and families in accessing community resources related to education, mental health, and other support services.
-Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interactions with schools, students, and families, including attendance records, progress notes, and communication logs.
-Stay current on best practices in education, adolescent development, and behavioral health through professional development activities such as reviewing relevant literature.
-Adhere to all facility policies and procedures, as well as relevant state and federal regulations regarding student confidentiality and privacy (e.g., FERPA).
-Other duties as assigned by manager such as assisting with checking patients into the facility, answering facility phone calls, or helping coworkers with tasks

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
-Experience working with adolescents in an educational or therapeutic setting.
-Knowledge of online learning platforms and strategies preferred.
-Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
-Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.  
-Demonstrated ability to build rapport with peers, students and families.
-Experience leading group activities.
-Knowledge of education regulations and procedures a plus.

Working Conditions:

-Work is performed on-site, Monday-Friday. Hours to be determined by manager.
-Work is performed in a behavioral health facility setting.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Occasional irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; teaching environment in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

Applicants who have been patients of any program or provider at the facility are eligible for employment under the conditions outlined below: For private practice therapy and medication management, the applicant must have discontinued and/or transferred their treatment to a provider or providers outside of the facility. For PHP/IOP services, the applicant must have been discharged from the program at least 2 years prior to applying for employment.

This is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to a national background check. If interested in this position, please apply with a complete resume and work history.

Connections Wellness Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.