School Based Behavioral Health Liaison - Putnam County TN
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Summary
SBBHL are Masters level mental health clinicians who assist schools in implementing universal, trauma informed practices to benefit students with Social Emotional Disturbance (SED) or at risk of developing mental health or substance use disorder.
Job description
Position Responsibilities
- Provide formal and informal training and education to school personnel in trauma-informed approaches and behavioral health topics such as mental health issues, substance abuse prevention, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and stress management, including deescalation for students and self-care strategies for teachers.
- Support and consult teachers and school personnel in implementing school wide trauma-informed practices.
- Facilitate a School Climate Activity in each school served.
- Provide individual student interventions for consultation, skill-building, and psychoeducation, and individualized classroom support if requested.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups with students on topics such as mental health problems, substance use/abuse, and healthy ways to deal with stress.
- Conduct student screenings and consultation with staff for mental health/behavioral health needs, including participation in school meetings (e.g. IEP or 504 planning).
- Provide referrals for services and supports, and direct service provision of individual services and supports.
- Provide contact and liaison services to foster constructive relationships between the school and families, as well as the larger community.
- Keep a regular schedule of 40 hours weekly, most of which will be on-site at the schools, according to the school system's teacher calendar.
- Maintain logs to record services and activities and provide totals for monthly reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation according to agency policy and grant standards.
- Work with the school to obtain informed consent for services and work to ensure legal and ethical compliance.
- Participate in grant team meetings and in trainings as required by VBHCS.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have a Master's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences (social work, counseling, or psychology).
- Prefer experience in a school setting.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to school policies and schedules, and ability to work remotely as required.
Company overview
Volunteer Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health care provider organization that delivers essential behavioral health services to communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental health services, the organization offers a range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and support programs designed to address various mental health conditions and behavioral disorders. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, psychiatric evaluations, and community-based mental health support. Operating within the mental health care sector, Volunteer Behavioral Health plays a crucial role in providing accessible mental health services to individuals and families, often serving as a vital community resource for those seeking behavioral health support. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatments and personalized care plans to help clients achieve improved mental wellness and quality of life. Their commitment to community mental health services reflects the growing recognition of behavioral health as an essential component of overall healthcare delivery.