BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON SCHOOL-BASED (SHELBYVILLE)
Company: Centerstone
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral
health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering
care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established
organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in
a variety of settings. Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization,
endorses an organizational culture built on understanding,
recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to
strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come
talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION: Current job location is at Bedford County Schools.
Position location may be subject to change based on request and
need of school district. 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, as defined in Section A.4., and other
students in the class.
- Provide training to LEA personnel on a variety of mental health
and substance abuse prevention topics
- The training will be offered in a variety of as meets the needs
of the LEA personnel
- 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 one (1) group
activity that covers 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.
- Administer pre- and post-tests and satisfaction surveys as
prescribed by the State.
- Compliance requirement for annual completion of Catalytic
Coaching and KPI forms KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social
work or other related behavioral health field required. Years of
Experience Must have at least 2 years of experience post master's
in a similar role. Certification/Licensure N/A PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS Standing - 10% Sitting - 90% Squatting - Occasional
Kneeling - Occasional Bending - Occasional Driving - Occasional
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 Pay Range: $43,900.00--$61,370.00
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)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee
or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin,
disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding),
or any other basis protected by law. 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 beliefs toward diversity and
inclusion. Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing
everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture
that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and
experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects
us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we
serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing
world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and
welcomed. 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.
Keywords: Centerstone, Murfreesboro , BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON SCHOOL-BASED (SHELBYVILLE), Healthcare , Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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