Impactful School-Based Support Specialist

Burrell Center Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days PTO

HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a Columbia, MO school setting. You will provide direct, individualized interventions, coordinate with schools and families, and promote recovery, resilience, and academic achievement.

Services occur on school premises during hours, with home/community support as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation accuracy, and crisis response, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field.
• Or Bachelor’s in another field with two years related behavioral health experience.
• Four-year combination of higher education and two years qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health interventions aligned with treatment goals in school-based settings.
• Support students’ coping strategies and daily life skills.
• Coordinate care with schools, families, and providers.
• Manage caseload, documentation, and timely services.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up including missed appointments.

Skills

Case management

Behavioral health

Crisis intervention

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social work/behavioral health

Two years behavioral health experience (alternative bachelor’s)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a Columbia, MO school setting. You will provide direct, individualized interventions, coordinate with schools and families, and promote recovery, resilience, and academic achievement.

Services occur on school premises during hours, with home/community support as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation accuracy, and crisis response, with a strong