Cocke, Jefferson, & Sevier Co. School Based Mental Health Liaison
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Sevierville
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Job Description:
Cocke, Jefferson, & Sevier Co. 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 Cocke,
Jefferson, & Sevier Co. School Based Mental Health Liaison program
today!The Cocke, Jefferson, & Sevier Co. School Based Mental Health
Liaison
- The School Based Mental Health Liaison (SBMHL) program provides
direct mental health services in the rural 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 $49,273 /yr
based on relevant experience and education.
- $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 8am -5pmTravel:
- 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 -
Cocke, Jefferson, & Sevier Co. School Based Mental Health
LiaisonEducation:
- 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.Locations:
- Newport, Tennessee
- Jefferson City, Tennessee
- Sevierville, Tennessee
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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