School-Based Behavioral Health Navigator

Centerstone; Kirksville (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Loan repayment eligibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) with match

Basic life insurance

Emergency medical leave

HSA/FSA

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Discount program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Brightli is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver individualized behavioral health interventions within school settings, collaborating with families, educators, and community partners to promote resilience and well-being.

You will manage a caseload, provide crisis support, and engage in ongoing training and documentation to ensure compliant, high-quality care for students. This role supports school productivity and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience if bachelor’s is in another field.
• Any 4-year combination of higher education and 2 years of qualifying experience.
• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centered behavioral health interventions in a school setting.
• Support students in building coping skills and social-emotional functioning.
• Coordinate with schools, families, and community providers to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain caseload documentation with timeliness and accuracy.
• Provide crisis intervention, follow-up, and outreach when needed.
• Conduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and families.
• Assist with data tracking, QA efforts, and program compliance.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training.
• Adapt to evolving student needs while supporting program goals.

Skills

Case management

Rehabilitation

Treatment planning

Youth mental health

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field + 2 years behavioral health experience

4 years of higher education + 2 years qualifying experience

Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support

Job description

Brightli is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver individualized behavioral health interventions within school settings, collaborating with families, educators, and community partners to promote resilience and well-being.

You will manage a caseload, provide crisis support, and engage in ongoing training and documentation to ensure compliant, high-quality care for students. This role supports school productivity and student success.