School Based Liaison LMSW, LLMSW, LLP, TLLP

Do you have a passion for working with diverse youth in a school setting? Would you like to be a valuable member of a mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a School Based Liaison!  

What You Will Be Doing
Working as a School Based Liaison you will work with families, schools and other community stakeholders in a school setting. School-based is a prevention-based program where you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of youth. This proactive approach utilizes coordinated strategies to reduce the likelihood of behavioral, emotional, academic or health concerns.

Your community-based role will allow you to connect and support youth before the need for intensive services arises. This may include:

-Screening and linking youth/families to community resources such as outpatient therapy.
-Completing classroom observations.
-Administering brief mental health screenings.
-Participating in school meetings such as IEP's or 504's.

In addition, you may also complete brief therapy (short-term, time-limited services) and collaborate with school staff regarding behavioral and mental health needs as well as other treatment teams within ISK to deliver coordinated services. 

What We Require
You will have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Limited License Psychologist (LLP). The following licensures are also acceptable: Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Temporary Limited License Psychologist (TLLP); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  

You will have a valid Michigan Driver’s license and a minimum of five years’ experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families (required).

You will have knowledge of the DSM V, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, culturally responsive interventions, evidence-based and promising practice interventions.

You will be familiar with psychotropic medications and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment.  The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptive to changes in policies and procedures, assist in meeting outcome measures and provide excellent clinical service to consumers.  

Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Why Work For ISK?
We make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in Southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!

Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce.   ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

We look forward to meeting you! 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate.  May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate.  Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.                  

Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones.  Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time.  Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen.  May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.  Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.