Behavioral Health Liaison
Behavioral Health Liaison
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$ 50000 - 55000
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WHO ARE WE:
BTST Services LLC is a CARF accredited licensed mental health agency providing comprehensive programs and integrated care to children teens and adults throughout the state of Maryland. BTST works to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements to provide our clients with the most efficient and accessible care in an ever-changing society. BTST takes an individualized and strength-based approach to care as we realize that each persons need and required treatment modalities are unique and vary case by case.
JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Liaison will serve as a crucial link between students parents school staff and therapists ensuring seamless access to mental health services within the school community. This role involves coordinating care facilitating communication and providing support through various school events and training sessions.
REPORTS TO: Director of External Programs
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Client Connection and Support:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students and families seeking mental health services.
- Coordinate and facilitate connections between clients and mental health services ensuring timely and effective communication.
- Build trust through consistent outreach in-person support and presence at school and community events.
- Meet families where they are in school buildings at community centers or in local neighborhoods to assist with accessing mental health support.
- Assist families with understanding and completing mental health paperwork and explain the mental health process in a friendly easy-to-understand way.
- Follow up regularly with families and school staff to ensure students are successfully connected to mental health services and receiving support.
- School Collaboration:
- Act as a resource for school staff by providing insights into behavioral health trends and available resources.
- Collaborate with school counselors teachers and administrators to identify students in need of mental health services.
- Attend and participate in school events including but limited to Back-to-School Nights PTA meetings and other relevant gatherings to promote mental health awareness and resources.
- Parent and Teacher Engagement:
- Provide educational materials and resources to parents and teachers to help them support students mental well-being.
- Offer community resource information to families and staff to help them navigate mental health concerns.
- Create a judgment-free space for parents and caregivers to ask questions and seek assistance.
- Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate notes and communication logs regarding family contacts referrals and outreach efforts.
- Provide general administrative support such as coordinating schedules for therapists and assisting with consent forms or intake materials.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED:
- High School Diploma required; some college or experience in human services education or community work strongly preferred
- Passionate about mental health youth development and community outreach
- Experience working in a school setting or with children and adolescents.
- Strong understanding of behavioral health issues.
- Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse school populations including students parents teachers and administrators.
- Flexibility in schedule is required to accommodate evening/weekend events
Perks for Full Time Employees:
- 401k plan with company contribution according to plan requirements
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance Benefits with employer contribution
- Medical Dental and Vision
- 100% Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits
- 100% Employee Sponsored Benefits
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Sponsored $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy
- Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts scholarships etc.)
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Referral Program
- Flexible Schedule
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race color religion ancestry or national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require accommodation or assistance for a position please contact us directly at
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