Contract-Based School Staffing

Mental Health Professionals

 

School-Based Mental Health Support

The Contract-Based School Staffing Program places trained mental health professionals directly in schools to meet students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs. TLC counselors, behavior specialists, crisis intervention counselors, and school psychologists provide individual and group counseling for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, bullying, and substance use.

Individualized Student Support

TLC staff offer trauma-informed care, crisis counseling, and de-escalation support for at-risk students. They also provide family counseling to address mental health and relational challenges. For students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), TLC professionals deliver specialized counseling to support their academic and emotional development.

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Flexible, Collaborative Roles

TLC staff adapt their roles to meet each district’s unique needs. In addition to direct counseling, they:

  • Serve on Student Assistance Program (SAP) teams

  • Conduct screenings and coordinate with community agencies

  • Support substance use prevention and reentry after hospitalization

  • Help develop mental health curricula and crisis response plans

Strengthening Family & Community Connections

TLC fosters strong school-family-community partnerships. Staff help families access resources, lead prevention and education efforts, and build a supportive network that promotes long-term student success and well-being.

School Climate Coaches

Stronger School Communities

The way a school feels can deeply influence a student’s drive to learn and grow. TLC’s School Climate Coaches play a key role in creating safe, positive, and achievement-oriented school environments. By building strong partnerships with students, educators, and families, our coaches support long-term student success both in and out of the classroom.

Positive Behavior Leadership

Through the School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG), TLC provides School Climate Coaches, formally recognized as Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Coaches, to help transform school culture. These professionals work side-by-side with school teams to deliver positive behavior supports, promote student engagement, and foster school-wide change.

Highly Skilled Professionals

TLC’s School Climate Coaches are more than just employees, they are ambassadors of change. Each coach holds a Master’s degree in counseling, social work, education, or a related field. Their expertise is matched by strong interpersonal and organizational skills, allowing them to work effectively across school, home, office, and community settings. Every day brings a new opportunity to make a meaningful connection.

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Key Responsibilities

PBIS Framework Implementation

Leading the adoption of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports framework in select schools.

Professional Development

Introducing and training school staff on evidence-based practices to uplift school climate such as Too Good for Drugs and Violence (TGFD&V), Check In Check Out (CICO), and more.

Data Analysis

Regular monitoring and evaluation of student behavior data to discern trends, ensuring early intervention for at-risk students.

Program Evaluation

Collaborating with external evaluators to measure the program’s impact and success.

Direct Coaching

Offering direct coaching and counseling, particularly to Tier II and Tier III students.

Engagement

Active participation in crucial meetings and conferences, both at a local and national level.