Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Liaison
Location: Quincy, IL
Department: School-Based Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
 

Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of students and families? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a School-Based Liaison!
 

As a School-Based Liaison, you will serve as a vital link between schools, families, and Brightli services. This role is responsible for initiating and facilitating access to mental health support for students and their families within the assigned schools or school districts. Our ideal candidate is passionate about student and family wellness, has experience in mental health or social services, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
 

Quincy, IL offers variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s the outdoors, the arts, recreation or music, Quincy is an entertainment hub with a high quality of life. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Pay $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement
 

Key Responsibilities:

Accept referrals from assigned schools/districts and notify referral sources promptly

Contact families within 3 business days of receiving student information

Guide families through Medicaid eligibility screening and application processes

Verify benefits for privately insured families and screen for grant eligibility

Refer families to appropriate internal providers based on funding and insurance

Conduct comprehensive family assessments and identify needs and resources

Collaborate with schools and community agencies to identify supportive programs

Respond to emergency situations with sound judgment and appropriate support

Demonstrate understanding of the School-Based Services program’s mission and goals

Complete charting and documentation in a timely manner

Comply with Brightli’s operational guidelines and ethical standards

Attend staff development, meetings, and training sessions

Support management through data collection, evaluation, and grants

Participate in self-evaluation and quality assurance processes

Perform additional duties to support behavioral health services as needed
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work (preferred), or other related human service fields

High school diploma with experience in mental health or a related field may be considered

 

Additional Qualifications:

Proficient in reading and interpreting documents; strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and community partners

Knowledge of community resources and experience in engaging stakeholders

Willingness to follow directions, accept supervision, and uphold professional ethics
 

Brightli is on a Mission: 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.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.