Mental Health Liaison in Rural County Schools

1 week ago


Athens, Tennessee, United States Helen Ross McNabb Center Full time
Role Overview

This position involves providing mental health services to students in rural county schools, promoting healthy learning environments and supporting families through individualized education plans.

About the Job

The School Based Mental Health Liaison program offers direct mental health services to students with emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse problems. Responsibilities include:

  • Providing individual consultation to teachers to enhance classroom environments.
  • Developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with special needs.
  • Collaborating with families, school staff, and other agencies to promote student well-being.
  • Conducting group sessions, counseling, and advocacy for students and their families.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have a Master's degree in human services, 2 years of experience working with children, and skills in leading groups, training, and cultural diversity.

Apart from academic qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, effective communication, and ability to work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $49,273 per year, based on relevant experience and education. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available.

The job offers a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule, 8am-5pm, with potential travel required to provide therapy services or meet families in the community.

Additionally, the position requires certification in verbal and physical de-escalation techniques, CPR certification, and a valid Tennessee driver's license.

Working at Helen Ross McNabb Center

Helen Ross McNabb Center values its employees and promotes a positive work climate. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or other protected characteristics.



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