Elementary School Mental Health Support Specialist

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days PTO

Pay $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

HRSA loan repayment eligibility

Health, dental, vision, retirement, &

5% 401(k) match

Company-paid life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to provide in-school mental health services for elementary students in Quincy, IL. You will deliver individualized care based on treatment plans, helping students develop coping and resilience while supporting academic success.

You will collaborate with GREDF and local stakeholders, participate in staff development, and conduct home visits as needed to ensure continuity of care in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field required.
• Associates or combination of education/experience acceptable for equivalent exposure.
• Candidates should have at least 2 years related experience in mental health or school-based settings.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services to students on school premises.
• Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies.
• Help students build recovery, resilience, and academic skills.
• Manage a student caseload and coordinate care with other providers.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in staffings.
• Provide crisis response and follow-up support as needed.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliant documentation and participate in program evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support

Four-year combination of education + experience

Bachelor’s degree with two years related experience

Four years of qualifying mental health experience

Job description

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to provide in-school mental health services for elementary students in Quincy, IL. You will deliver individualized care based on treatment plans, helping students develop coping and resilience while supporting academic success.

You will collaborate with GREDF and local stakeholders, participate in staff development, and conduct home visits as needed to ensure continuity of care in a school setting.