Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based, Therapist (Lynchburg)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Liaison – School-Based, Lynchburg in United States. Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.
Key Responsibilities
- face consultation with classroom teachers to assist in creating a positive, trauma
- informed classroom that enhances the learning environment, and to assist the classroom teacher in developing effective, trauma
- school partnerships. Liaison services can include assisting in the IEP process when requested, assisting in the alternative school placement process, developing trauma
Requirements
- annual completion of performance evaluation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Proficiency in trauma
- informed practices Ability to provide strength
- based and client
- level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $42.3K - $46.7K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Centerstone in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Liaison School-Based, Therapist (Lynchburg) at Centerstone a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Centerstone is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Centerstone lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $47k annually.
This is approximately 53% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$47k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Trauma-informed care, Behavioral health, Clinical therapy, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Psycho-educational groups, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) support, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Liaison provides face-to-face consultation to teachers to foster trauma-informed classroom environments and supports students through individual, group, and family therapy. They also act as a bridge between families and schools, assisting with IEP processes and navigating behav...
Benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, 403b retirement plan with company match, Paid time off and ten paid holidays, AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability, Employee Resource Groups, Continuing education opportunities, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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