What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHIT Behavioral Health School Liaison (#840) - Hays High School position at Hays USD 489?
Job Posting ID: 27
Location(s): Hays High School
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Certified Classroom Teacher
Posted Date: 03/25/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Pay: $48,235.00 - $69,885.00
Hours per Day: 8:00:00
POSITION INFORMATION
MHIT Behavioral Health School Liaison
Location: Hays High School
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors level or higher level degree (Masters preferred). School Liaisons should be qualified in behavior intervention, such asschool counselors, school social workers, psychologists, or other related field.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively with a broad number of audiences.
Ability to manage job responsibilities and meet the established district outcomes.
Ability to use district-identified computer hardware and software, and other district-provided technology as needed
Start Date: TBD
Position Contact:
Shawn Henderson, Building Principal
785-623-2600, shenderson@usd489.com
DISTRICT BENEFITS
Full District Paid Single Medical and Dental Coverage
Free Annual Eye Exams with Medical Coverage
Ancillary and Voluntary offerings include Vision Materials Coverage
District Paid Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft Insurance
Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
District contribution to Health Saving Account
District contribution to 403b retirement plan in addition to KPERS - State of Kansas Retirement
Paid Time Off
Seasonal Breaks, Weekends, Holidays Off
Tuition Assistance partnership with FHSU
JOB DESCRIPTION
MHIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCHOOL LIAISON
Job Description
School Liaison Position Function:
School Liaison Position Function:
The purpose of the Behavioral Health School Liaison is facilitating the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. The liaison is a pivotal member of the school behavioral health team that works collaboratively to address the needs of students in the foster care system, as well other students identified as needing additional behavioral health support. The work of the liaison may extend beyond the school setting to include community and residential settings.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, family caregivers, child welfare agencies, and school site administration for school-based mental health services with partnering mental health provider
Collaborates with school administrators and community mental health partners to maintain a school based behavioral health team model
Provides consultation to school administration and school mental health team on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning
Assists the behavioral health team in maintaining referral protocols to ensure timely access to school based and/or community based behavioral health services
Supports students and families with accessing and navigating community mental health services and other community-based resources and services
Schedules mental health services for students within the school day to minimize disruption of the school day
Schedules mental health services for students and families outside of the school day as necessary
Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying with district and state reporting requirements
Submits reports as required for state reporting requirements and school district purposes
Assists school administrators and school mental health team with the development of student safety and re-entry plans as needed
Provides professional development and coaching to administrators, teachers and counselors on trauma informed and culturally responsive services and supports within the behavioral health model as requested
Provides support to students and staff in crisis response
Participates in district in-service and professional development meetings
Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections and fidelity of implementation of the treatment plans
Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students and families
Works within the MTSS framework, consults with teachers and staff and facilitates services to alleviate issues impairing a student’s ability to be successful in the regular and special education classrooms
Completes accident and behavioral incident reports for students/staff, as necessary
Compiles data for statistical purposes
Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records and protected health information
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties
Special Physical Requirements:
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
Requires some travel.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
Other:
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with the provisions of the USD 489 Board of Education.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
The employee shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
Evaluation:
Performed annually
ABOUT USD 489
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and Hays Middle School it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, (785) 623-2400.
Salary : $48,235 - $69,885