Loudon & Union County School Based Masters Level Liaison Position Available In Union, Tennessee

Job Description:

Loudon & Union County School Based Master’s Level Liaison Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make adifference 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?

Youhave a lot of choices in where you work—make the decision to workwhere you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Loudon ⋃ County School Based Mental Health Liaison program today!

TheLoudon & Union County School Based Mental Health Liaison The School Based Mental Health Liaison (SBMHL) program providesdirect mental health services in the rural county schoolsystem. Liaisons will provide individual consultation to teachers andassist them in structuring classrooms to enhance the learningenvironment for children whose risk of developing an emotional,behavioral, or substance abuse problem is significantly higher thanaverage or children who have minimal but detectable signs orsymptoms foreshadowing a disorder. Liaisons will provide training and education to teachers,school staff, and students to promote healthy learningenvironments. Liaisons will work closely with families and assist in thedevelopment of Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Liaisons will also provide direct services to identifiedstudents. Demonstrated knowledge and competency in mental health serviceprovision and leadership.1. Provides all services to insuresuccessful implementation of Department of Mental Health andSubstance Abuse Services grant. Conducts individual, family, and group counseling. Provides advocacy, linkage, and referral services asneeded. 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 otheragencies Conducts group sessions with children and/or parents. Interfaces professionally with school personnel and providestherapeutic support.2. Maintain HRMC and CARF documentationstandards Maintains appropriate chart records that reflect both HRMC andCARF standards. Completes all documentation in a timely manner. Upholds center policy and procedures, and CARF standards. Maintains adequate record keeping ensuring all grant reportingrequirements are met in a timely manner.3. Meet all productivitystandards Maintain active caseload of individual therapy clients. Completes assessments within two weeks once all paperwork iscompleted for school-based services.4. Demonstrate and maintain apositive work climate and overall team effort. Demonstrate consideration and concern for fellow co-workers andtheir job responsibilities. Promote harmonious relationships by openly communicating anyconcerns, keeping a positive attitude and helping others. Accepting additional assignments and responsibilities with apositive attitude.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary for this position is approximately $49,273 /yrbased on relevant experience and education. $4,000 SIGN

ON BONUS

AVAILABLESchedule:

Monday – Friday 8am -5pm

Travel:

Potential travel required to family homes to provide therapyservices or meet families out in thecommunity.

Equipment/Technology:

Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, anddocumentation in the electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Loudon & Union County School Based Mental Health LiaisonEducation:

Must have a Master’s Degree in a human services field such ascounselor or social work.

Experience /

Knowledge:

Must have a Master’s Degree in a human services field such ascounselor or social work. Must have two (2) years’ experienceworking with children with emotional or behavioral problems, or two(2) years of experience with adolescent substance use/abuseprevention, or a combination of the two. Applicants should have experience leading groups andtrainings. In addition, applicants should have course work in the areas ofcultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment ofmental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse,trauma, suicide and learning disorders. This person will either possess experience or training in theRe-Education Philosophy or will acquire such training in the courseof employment. Licensed or licensed eligible. Ability to effectively and ethically counsel children andfamilies. Ability to present professionally and work within a team formatto plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions. Ability to effectively run and process groups with children andfamilies. Ability to work within a team format to meet positive goals forchildren and interface with other agencies involved in the ecologyof the family. Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment underpressure. Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectivedecision-making, ability to set and demonstrate appropriateboundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, flexibility,willingness, and adaptability to working with diversepopulations. Must also have the ability to communicate effectively andpossess 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 berequired. Computer work involving frequent usage of hands, fingers, andwrists. This position requires certification in and adequateimplementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques thatinclude a wide range of bodily movements including but not limitedto grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running,and walking. This position requires becoming certified in CPR.

Locations:

Loudon County, Tennessee or Union County, Tennessee Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee andwhere your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center isan Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies toall terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Centerconducts background checks, driver’s license record, degreeverification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingentupon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record.

Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/ortesting. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. PIfa3617dc2e7d-37248-35195544