School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison- Cannon County

What will I be doing?

In this role you will be conducting assessments, writing treatment plans and providing therapeutic services in a school setting. Must be comfortable traveling to schools in the area and completing documentation.

Am I A Good Fit?

• Effective interpersonal communication skills (ability to speak clearly and convey information so it is understood.)
• Effective and timely documentation skills
• Active listening (Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.)
• Establishing effective clinical relationships with individuals and families, and maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with staff and collaterals in community agencies, medical practices & facilities, etc
• Professionally networking in community to identify and access community resources for individuals
• Skills and ability in conducting client assessments and completing all assessment documentation
• Ability to read, comprehend and implement service definitions for all services
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with clients, families, internal and external colleagues
• Ability to accept, interpret, & implement performance & conduct feedback from supervisor(s)
• Ability to motivate others towards achieving goals
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental,
• Ability to respect and maintain client confidentiality
• Using effective time management skills to complete required job duties
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Analyzing and evaluating situations and information, using sound judgment to make decisions and determine appropriate course of action
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing treatment services to identified individuals, while being cognizant of cultural, ethnic, and environmental differences
• Crisis intervention with consumer/family member, including implementation of plan of safety
• Proficient in computer operations of email, internet use, data entry, word products such as Excel for reporting purposes
• Ability to possess valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record
• Ability to travel independently to individuals’ homes and other community locations
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, individuals, customers and the general public. Ability to deliver persuasive communications on sensitive and complex issues to appropriate people
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. The ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables based on theory and the ability to plan and act on interventions
• Physical ability to: visually observe, speak, listen, independently move from one location to another throughout the day independently; drive to individuals’ homes and community settings
  
  

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in behavior healthcare field with at least one year experience providing therapeutic services in a school-based or outpatient setting. Must be license eligible and working towards their professional licensure or already have their professional license, LCSW or LPC-MHSP. Must have ability to and be willing to travel to various schools. Must have valid TN driver's license. All candidates will be subject to passing a background check.

Specific Position Benefits:

• Work within the school schedule (approximately 8-3)
• Follow all holiday and weather closures as listed by the school system
• Flexible Summer Scheduling
  
  

Health Connect America and its companies are a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider(s). It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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