SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON FENTRESS COUNTY TN
Listed compensation
$58k
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Job Description
- Job Location: Jamestown - TN
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $58000.00Salary, School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison (SBBHL)
- Location: Fentress County Schools
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: According to the School Year Calendar Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison (SBBHL) to support students, families, and school staff through trauma-informed behavioral health services and interventions
Responsibilities - Provide behavioral health education and training to school staff. - Support implementation of trauma-informed practices and MTSS frameworks. - Conduct student screenings, consultations, and psychoeducational groups. - Participate in IEP, 504, and other school support meetings. - Connect students and families with behavioral health resources and services. - Maintain accurate documentation, service logs, and monthly reports. - Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners.
Qualifications
Qualifications - Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related Behavioral Science field. - Experience working with children, adolescents, or schools preferred. - Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. - Ability to work independently and adapt to school schedules and policies.
Key Responsibilities
The liaison will provide trauma-informed behavioral health services, including education, screenings, and group interventions for students. They will also collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to support student success through IEP and 504 meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral science field. Experience working with children, adolescents, or in school settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Tennessee | 46 active | 2,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −19.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Benefits & Perks
Living in Jamestown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $273k≈ 4.7× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $377/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.