Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen Co. School Based Mental Health Liaison
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Morristown
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen Co. School Based Mental Health
LiaisonHelp 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 Claiborne, Grainger,
Hamblen Co. School Based Mental Health Liaison program today!The
Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen Co. School Based Mental Health
LiaisonThe 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
agenciesConducts group sessions with children and/or
parents.Interfaces professionally with school personnel and
provides therapeutic support.2. Maintain HRMC and CARF
documentation standardsMaintains 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 standardsMaintain 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 - Claiborne, Grainger,
Hambeln 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:Claiborne County, Tennessee or Grainger
County, Tennessee or Hamblen County, TennesseeApply 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.PIae75a5ba043a-25660-35495747
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