Non-Physician Mental Health Education Liason - The Center for Health Care Services

General Summary 

Serves as a resource person in identifying and creating opportunities to collaborate between the Local Mental Health Authorities, Education Service Center, Local Education Agencies and other partners to increase ESC and school personnel knowledge and skills in addressing children’s mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Organizes and instructs Mental Health First Aid trainings as well as trainings regarding the impact of grief and trauma and substance use and special considerations in supporting children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Position will office out of the Education Service Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

•  Complete a needs assessment related to mental health and substance use and misuse for children, adolescents and families in the targeted ESC area by working closely with: Texas Health and Human Services Commission- Children's Mental Health Unit Program Specialist; The LMHAs/LBHAs in the ESC region; The ESC staff; Local Education Agencies (includes districts and charters) and; Other community stakeholders. 
•  Research resource information online and through networking.
•  liaison and collaborate between systems including: LMHA/LBHA, Local Education Agencies, Community Agencies, State Agencies.
•  Design, implement, and coordinate a calendar of events.
•   Organizes and instructs Mental Health First Aid trainings as well as trainings regarding the impact of grief and trauma and substance use and special considerations in supporting children with intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
•  Complete and submit monthly reporting template to LMHA/LBHA supervisor.
•  Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience 

•  Graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
•  Five (5) years’ experience working with relevant population. 

Licenses or Certifications 

•  State of Texas as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT,) or Licensed Psychologist   

Other Requirements 

•  Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based background check
•  Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
•  Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
•  Function within the policies and administrative procedures of ESC-20
•  Dress and groom appropriately for the ESC-20 work setting
•  Travel independently to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. 

Preferred Qualifications 

•  Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•  Three (3) years experience as QMHP-CS or working in a school setting.
•  Three (3) years experience working with system and policies within Local Education Agencies   

Supervision 

•  Does not supervise others. 

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties: 

 Knowledge of: 

•  Crisis management
•  Health and safety code and ethical guidelines
•  Trauma informed principles
•  Mental Health and substance use treatments and resources
•  Suicide prevention
•  Applicable software applications (including Microsoft Office)
•  Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
•  Proficiency with standard functions with electronic applications on both mobile and traditional devices (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, Google applications) and email

Skill in: 

•   Critical thinking
•   Counseling and mediation
•   Organization and time management
•   Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
•   Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

•  Communicate: Speak, listen, and write in a clear thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
•  Train: Proficient in public speaking to small, medium, and large groups both in person and virtually. Create training atmosphere using diverse techniques to support shared learning through opportunities for participation and questioning.
•  Professional Development: Experience developing and presenting professional development to students and adults within the area of Mental Health.
•  Collaborate: Establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve program goals through collaboration between ESC-20 and the Center for Health Care Services
•  Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness.
•  Innovate: Develop new and unique ways to improve outcomes and create new opportunities. Incorporate a process of feedback to evaluate effectiveness.
•  Prioritize: Establish priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy to complete tasks to a high standard.
•  Plan: Determine strategies to move the program forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
•  Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities to meet deadlines of the work.
•  Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
•  Information Security: Maintain accurate and complete paper and electronic records and comply with HIPPA and FERPA regulations. Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. 

Work Environment/ Conditions 

•  The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.  

 Physical Demands:

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

•  Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.

Compensation Package 

Salary Range $65,723.00 - $98,585.00 Per Year 

Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.

We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!

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