School Based behavioral health liaison therapist (Hohenwald)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

**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, to enhance the learning environment for children at risk of developing an emotional/behavioral problem or substance use disorder, or with serious emotional disturbance (SED). Training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses in the classroom will also be incorporated in the consultation to assist the teachers in promoting a healthy teaching environment. Each SBBHL shall provide psycho-educational groups and other support as needed to youth identified by teachers and/or or other school officials. The SBBHL program will provide Liaison support between the family and the school and will, when invited, assist parents and youth with the Individualized

Education

• Plan (IEP) process and with trauma-informed support plans.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to assist in creating a positive, trauma-informed classroom that enhances the learning environment, and to assist the classroom teacher in developing 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 to build home-school partnerships. Liaison services can include assisting in the IEP process when requested, assisting in the alternative school placement process, developing trauma-informed support plans collaboratively with the school and families of the students to meet student individual needs, etc.

• 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 or 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 to include individual student consultations or interventions to assist in building positive coping and de-escalation skills, as needed; and at least three psychoeducation group activities per year that cover the following topic(s): mental health problems and disorders; the risk of substance use/abuse and substance use/abuse disorders; healthy ways to deal with stress including mindfulness, coping and de-escalation strategies; and other topics as decided and requested 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 report, to comply with grant and organizational requirements.

• Compliance requirement for 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 one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling

• License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.

• OR

• Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.

• Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:

• Clinical treatment and treatment planning

• Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders

• Psychopathology

• Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

• Years of Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental health disorders is required, and substance use disorders experience preferred.

• Internship experience may be applied toward the minimum experience requirement for recent graduates.

• Certification/Licensure

• N/A

• Valid TN Drivers' license required.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing – 10%

• Sitting – 90%

• Squatting – Occasional

• Kneeling – Occasional

• Bending – Occasional

• Driving – Required

• Lifting – Occasional

• DISCLAIMER

• The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

• Time Type:**

• Full time

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b 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.

• At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

• Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

• Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.