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Kansas Employer Behavioral Health School Liason in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Behavioral Health School Liaison (5300)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Behavioral Health School Liaison
Posting ID 5300
Description To facilitate the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. The liaison will be a
pivotal member of the school behavioral health team that works collaboratively to address the
needs of students identified as needing additional behavioral health support. The work of the
liaison may extend beyond the school setting to include community and residential settings.
Performance Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, family caregivers,
child welfare agencies, and school site administration.
Collaborates with school personnel and community mental health partners to establish a
school-based behavioral health team model.
Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data-based screening and referral
protocols to ensure timely access to school-based and/or community-based behavioral
health services.
Assesses student and family needs for the purpose of developing and implementing
behavioral health support plans.
Provides quality assurance in the referral process to the community mental health
providers.
Supports students and families with accessing and navigating community mental health
services and other community-based resources and services.
Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying with
district and state reporting requirements.
Provides consultation to school administration and General Education Intervention Teams
on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning.
Assists school personnel with the development of student safety and re-entry plans.
Ensures that school-based interventions and services are trauma informed, culturally and
linguistically appropriate.
Provides professional development and coaching to administrators, teachers and
counselors on trauma informed and culturally responsive services and supports within
the behavioral health model.
Provides support in crisis response.
Trains and supervises behavioral/mental health interns to provide effective services and
supports.
Participates in district inservice and professional development meetings.
Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections and
fidelity of implementation of the treatment plans.
Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students and
families.
Works within the MTSS framework to facilitate pre-screening; consult with teachers and
staff and provides services to alleviate issues impairing a students ability to be
successful in the regular classroom.
Provides direct services and check-up supports to students on caseload assigned from
reassignment hearings.
Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff.
Compiles data for statistical purposes.
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records.
Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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1. Bachelors level or higher level degree (Masters preferred).
2. School Liaisons should be qualified in behavior intervention, such as school counselors,
school social workers, psychologists, or other related field.
3. Social work experience in K-12 settings preferred.
4. Experience leading professional development and training with teachers and counselors.
5. Flexible, s olutions-oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations.
6. Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
7. Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements may include prolonged sitting or standing; physical
exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials,