Jefferson County School Based Mental Health Liaison

4 days ago

Sevierville, United States Helen Ross McNabb Center Full time
Jefferson County School Based Mental Health Liaison

Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Jefferson County School Based Mental Health Liaison program today

The Jefferson County School Based Mental Health Liaison

  • The School Based Mental Health Liaison (SBMHL) program provides direct mental health services in the Jefferson County school system.
  • Liaisons will provide individual consultation to teachers and assist them in structuring classrooms to enhance the learning environment for children whose risk of developing an emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse problem is significantly higher than average or children who have minimal but detectable signs or symptoms foreshadowing a disorder.
  • Liaisons will provide training and education to teachers, school staff, and students to promote healthy learning environments.
  • Liaisons will work closely with families and assist in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
  • Liaisons will also provide direct services to identified students.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in mental health service provision and leadership.

1. Provides all services to insure successful implementation of Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services grant.

  • Conducts individual, family, and group counseling.
  • Provides advocacy, linkage, and referral services as needed.
  • Provides mental health assessments and evaluations.
  • Participates in IEP and other school related meetings.
  • Provides parent, school or school staff training.
  • Interfaces professionally with school personnel and other agencies
  • Conducts group sessions with children and/or parents.
  • Interfaces professionally with school personnel and provides therapeutic support.

2. Maintain HRMC and CARF documentation standards

  • Maintains appropriate chart records that reflect both HRMC and CARF standards.
  • Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
  • Upholds center policy and procedures, and CARF standards.
  • Maintains adequate record keeping ensuring all grant reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.

3. Meet all productivity standards

  • Maintain active caseload of individual therapy clients.
  • Completes assessments within two weeks once all paperwork is completed for school based services.

4. Demonstrate and maintain a positive work climate and overall team effort.

  • Demonstrate consideration and concern for fellow co-workers and their job responsibilities.
  • Promote harmonious relationships by openly communicating any concerns, keeping a positive attitude and helping others.
  • Accepting additional assignments and responsibilities with a positive attitude.

COMPENSATION:

  • Starting salary for this position is approximately $47,838 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday 8am -5pm

Travel:

  • Potential travel required to family homes to provide therapy services or meet families out in the community.

Equipment/Technology:

  • Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS - Jefferson County School Based Mental Health Liaison

Education:

  • Must have a Master's Degree in a human services field such as counselor or social work.

Experience / Knowledge:

  • Must have a Master's Degree in a human services field such as counselor or social work. Must have two (2) years' experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems, or two (2) years of experience with adolescent substance use/abuse prevention, or a combination of the two.
  • Applicants should have experience leading groups and trainings.
  • In addition, applicants should have course work in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, trauma, suicide and learning disorders.
  • This person will either possess experience or training in the Re-Education Philosophy or will acquire such training in the course of employment.
  • Licensed or licensed eligible.
  • Ability to effectively and ethically counsel children and families.
  • Ability to present professionally and work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions.
  • Ability to effectively run and process groups with children and families.
  • Ability to work within a team format to meet positive goals for children and interface with other agencies involved in the ecology of the family.
  • Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision-making, ability to set and demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations.
  • Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills.

Physical:

  • Exposure to biological hazards.
  • Hearing of normal and soft tones.
  • Close eye work.
  • Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping may be required.
  • Computer work involving frequent usage of hands, fingers, and wrists.
  • This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.
  • This position requires becoming certified in CPR.



Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.



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