Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Liaison-Hancock Place Middle & High SchoolLocation: St. Louis, MODepartment: Youth Community ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a School-Based Liaison and play a vital role in connecting students and families with mental health support services. As a liaison, you'll work closely with schools, families, and Brightli services to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for individuals with strong communication skills, empathy, and a desire to make a positive impact.As a School-Based Liaison, your duties will include initiating and facilitating access to mental health support, guiding families through the Medicaid eligibility process, and collaborating with schools and community agencies to identify programs that address student and family needs.If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

This position offers…· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:· Initiate and facilitate access to mental health support services for students and families, ensuring timely and effective connections to resources.
· Guide families through the Medicaid eligibility screening and application process, providing support and guidance every step of the way.
· Collaborate with schools and community agencies to identify programs that address student and family needs, promoting a comprehensive approach to support.
· Conduct comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, problems, and needs, informing effective support strategies.
· Verify benefits for families with private insurance and conduct screenings for grant funding eligibility, ensuring access to necessary resources.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position including: Education, certification, or experience. Please scroll down carefully for more information:
· Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work (preferred), or other related human service fields
OR...
· A high school diploma with experience in mental health or a related field may be considered, with a minimum of four years of qualifying experience required.

Additional Qualifications:· Successful completion of background check, including driving record, abuse/neglect check, and fingerprint check
· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Physical Requirements:· Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
· Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods



Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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