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Mental Health Liaison

4950 W 23rd St, Erie, PA 16506

 

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

  • Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day.
  • More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
  • Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
  • Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
  • Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
  • Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives – Join Us as a Mental Health Liaison (MHL)!

Are you passionate about supporting the mental and emotional well-being of children and teens? This is your chance to turn that passion into purpose!

We’re looking for a Mental Health Liaison to serve the Girard School District during the 10-month school year—with the option to go full-time by providing outpatient therapy at ACLH’s Psychiatric Clinic.

In this dynamic, school-based role, you’ll be a trusted resource, a problem solver, and a lifeline for students navigating mental health challenges. You'll help kids thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct screenings and assessments for students in need
  • Collaborate closely with caregivers, school staff, and students
  • Serve as a vital member of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) team
  • Provide short-term therapy and coordinate referrals for ongoing care
  • Lead individual, group, and family counseling sessions
  • Be the critical link between schools, families, and mental health support systems. You'll be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team, working together to remove barriers to success and create brighter futures for every student.
  • Identify and address mental health, substance use, and academic/social concerns impacting student success
  • Coordinate care until services are established or needs are fully met
  • Provide crisis intervention and ongoing case management
  • Consult with school staff and contribute to IEP meetings, behavior plans, and classroom strategies

Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a mental health area or related field plus 3 years’ experience providing therapy services for children, teens and families
  • Master’s degree in a mental health or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience providing therapy and Family Based Mental Health certification, preferred
  • Student Assistance Program experience, preferred
  •  Advanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions and an ability to coordinate services / referrals

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Time-off benefits as a 10-month position:

  • Holidays that are the same for the school and the agency will be recorded as a holiday
  • Vacation days will be on all school holidays/non-teacher days
    • No vacation accrual
  • 3 sick days to be used throughout the school year
    • No sick day accrual
  • Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.
    • Medical Insurance
      • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
      • Employee only coverage costs only $70/month and family is only $320/month!
      • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
      • Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
      • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
      • BAI Insurance
    • Vision Insurance.
    • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
    • Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
    • Employee Assistance program (EAP).
    • Employee Referral program.

Time-off benefits as a 12-month employee:

Compensation: The ACLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits: 

  • Medical Insurance
    • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
    • Employee only coverage costs only $70/month and family is only $320/month!
    • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
    • Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
    • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
    • BAI Insurance
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
  • Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
  • Employee Assistance program (EAP).
  • Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

  • Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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