Elementary School Mental Health Specialist

Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.; Quincy, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b) with up to 5%匹

Life insurance

Loan repayment eligibility (HRSA)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Preferred Family Health Care in Quincy, IL seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services for elementary students. You will implement comprehensive treatment plans, build resilience, and support both academic and emotional growth on school premises.

The role involves coordinating with families and school personnel, maintaining documentation, and participating in program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related experience.
• Four-year combination of higher education and two years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support.
• Four years of qualifying experience in mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services to students on school premises.
• Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies and a strengths-based approach.
• Help students build skills that promote recovery, resilience, and academic success.
• Manage a student caseload and provide care coordination with other service providers.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in client staffings.
• Provide crisis response and follow-up support, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and clinical guidelines.
• Participate in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation.
• Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Independence

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social work/related field

Bachelor’s in unrelated field + 2 years related experience

Associate’s in Behavioral Health Support

Four-year combination of higher education and two years related experience

Job description

Preferred Family Health Care in Quincy, IL seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services for elementary students. You will implement comprehensive treatment plans, build resilience, and support both academic and emotional growth on school premises.

The role involves coordinating with families and school personnel, maintaining documentation, and participating in program evaluation.