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Job Description
Job Description
School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison
Allied Behavioral Health Solutions is a locally owned organization focusing on collaborating with individuals, families, medical providers, and communities to create better outcomes for all. Increasing access to high-quality behavioral health services is our contribution to these better outcomes. Our unique approach integrates behavioral health and primary care services offering a team to support every client's needs. Our staff specialize in a variety of topics and treatment methods to allow us to meet every client wherever they may be. We are dedicated to building relationships with clients, families, medical providers, and communities to build an allied system of support to create better outcomes for all.
The primary function of this position is to provide individual and group counseling services, in collaboration with school counselors, for children within the Jefferson County school system. Positions will be placed with identified schools and will cover grades Pre-K through 12.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide individual and group counseling services utilizing evidence-based practices.
Provide education regarding behavioral health needs to staff and families as needed.
Appropriately assess and diagnose identified client, per insurance requirements.
Maintain timely intake, session, data collection, and billing documentation.
Collaborate with school counselors on school needs and RTI-B tiered intervention.
Assist with implementation of regulating and coping activities for students as needed. Coordinate referrals and additional services within and outside of the school system to support student outcomes.
Cooperate with Executive Director to identify ongoing needs for behavioral health services and make appropriate recommendations for programming that may best support the identified children / families.
Minimum Requirements
Master's in Social Work or related discipline.
LCSW, Licensed School Counselor, or related licensure is preferred. Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft OFFICE, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience working in a medical and / or clinical setting preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills reflecting professional knowledge and demeanor in all forms of communication.
Ability to build strong rapport with children, adolescents, and families quickly.
Capacity to work individually and in a family context.
Ability to remain calm and effectively manage crisis situations.
Capacity to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
Capability to collect data and engage in appropriate feedback.
Non-Discrimination Statement : In accordance with Federal civil rights law, regulations and policies, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC does not discriminate in the hiring of or provision of services to persons based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, income status, political beliefs, or any other similar characteristics of individuals.
Location : Jefferson City, TN
Compensation : $45,000-50,000 per year
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
