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?
Join the McNabb Center
Team as a Master's Level Liaison in the BRIDGES School Based program today!
You have a lot of
choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!
The BRIDGES
School Based Master's Level Liaison:
- Serves as the primary clinician that provides
counseling/liaison services to a predetermined number of children/youth
and families in the Knox County School (KCS) System.
- Provides weekly individual and family psycho-therapy to
children and adolescents ages 4-21 with a mental health diagnosis.
- Provides psycho-social assessments for clients and
provides diagnosis and appropriate referrals for clients assessed, as
needed.
- Provides crisis intervention and emergency services as
needed.
- Interfaces with the school system and other agencies to
increase cooperation and consistency between home, school, and community.
- Provides information and referral, agency linkage,
advocacy, home visits, and follow-up services.
- Treatment modalities used by Master's level clinicians
providing therapy services include but are not limited to: Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Self-Regulation and
Competency (ARC), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Play
Therapy.
COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is
approximately $45,080 /yr based on relevant experience and education. Free licensed clinical supervision opportunities available.
Scheduling: An essential job function is adherence to an
assigned schedule on site and in the schools and/or community, with regular
attendance.
Travel: F endorsement is required. Some travel to other worksites may be required.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer skills are required for documentation in the electronic medical record, email, and time keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
- School-Based Bridges Master's Level Liaison
Education:
- Master's degree in Human Services or related field with
coursework or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human
development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug
abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and intellectual
disabilities.
- Degree must be licensed or license-eligible for LPC,
LMFT or LCSW.
- Free licensed clinical supervision opportunities available!
- Demonstrated knowledge and competency in mental health
service provision and leadership.
Experience /
Knowledge:
- One year experience preferred.
- Experience working with children is preferred although
applicants may have other skills and experiences that could accommodate
this position.
- Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office,
e-mail, and internet use.
- Ability to utilize electronic medical
records.
Physical/Emotional
Skills:
- Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
- Hearing of normal and soft tones; close eye work.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping,
and reaching.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Required to be certified in and adequately implement
verbal and de-escalation techniques and escapes.
- Clinical staff members must possess reliable
transportation, the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's
license, and transport clients.
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.
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.