Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Liaison- U CityLocation: St. Louis, MODepartment: Youth Community ServicesEmployment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:Join our 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.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
· Guide families through the Medicaid eligibility screening and application process
· Verify benefits for families with private insurance and conduct screenings for grant funding eligibility
· Collaborate with schools and community agencies to identify programs that address student and family needs
· Conduct comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, problems, and needs
· Exercise discretion and sound judgment when participating in emergency services
· Complete all required charting and documentation in a timely manner

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human service field
· Alternatively, a high school diploma with experience in mental health or a related field may be considered

Additional Qualifications:· Successful completion of background check, including driving record and abuse/neglect check
· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Completion of New Hire Orientation and all training requirements, including Relias

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 periodsKeywords: School-Based Liaison, Mental Health Support, Student Support, Family Support, Community



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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