In-School Mental Health Support Specialist

Preferred-Family-Healthcare,-Inc.; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Brightli is hiring a School-Based Support Specialist for the McDonough County School District. You will provide in-school mental health support, collaborate with students, families and school staff, and ensure services align with strengths-based treatment plans to promote resilience, recovery and academic success.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (or an unrelated degree with two years of relevant experience), a valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and support services to students within the school setting.
• Deliver individualized, goal-oriented services aligned with comprehensive treatment plans.
• Manage a student caseload and coordinate care with internal and external service providers.
• Conduct assessments, contribute to treatment planning, and participate in client staffings.
• Respond to crises and provide follow-up support, including outreach after missed appointments.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other stakeholders.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency, state, and clinical standards.
• Participate in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation activities.
• Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed.

Skills

Mental health interventions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Brightli is hiring a School-Based Support Specialist for the McDonough County School District. You will provide in-school mental health support, collaborate with students, families and school staff, and ensure services align with strengths-based treatment plans to promote resilience, recovery and academic success.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field (or an unrelated degree with two years of relevant experience), a valid driver’s license,