HELP OTHERS, MAKE A
DIFFERENCE, SAVE A LIFE.
Do you see yourself as a
part of this life-changing work? If so, we are currently seeking a qualified
and motivated professional for the following position: School Based Mental Health Liaison- Sevier
County.
SUMMARY
The School Based
Mental Health Liaison provides direct mental health services in the
Sevier County school system including:
- 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
Compensation: Starting salary for this position is
approximately $45,080 /yr based on relevant experience and education
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of
students / clients.
REQUIREMENTS - School
Based Mental Health Liaison
Education/Knowledge:
- A master's degree in a human services field such as
counselor or social work.
- 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.
- Licensed or licensed eligible preferred.
Experience:
- 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.
- This person will either posses experience or training
in the Re-Education Philosophy or will acquire such training in the course
of employment.
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills: e-mail,
EMR documentation, faxing, time keeping, and scheduling.
Physical:
- Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eye
work.
- Valid driver's license.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping,
and reaching.
- To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this
position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal
de-escalation techniques (Handle with Care)
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, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
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.