School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist

Adult & Child; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Training and career development

Career mobility

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Adult & Child Health is seeking a School Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a school setting. The role includes direct interventions aligned with treatment plans, coordinating care with schools and families, and promoting recovery and academic achievement during school hours with additional support in homes and communities as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, documentation, and adherence to agency protocols to

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed educational paths for behavioral health roles.
• Experience providing one-on-one or group services with focus on recovery/resiliency is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health interventions in school-based settings aligned with treatment goals.
• Support coping strategies, social-emotional functioning, and daily life skills.
• Coordinate care with schools, families, and providers.
• Manage caseloads with timely documentation and effective services.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Conduct home visits and outreach to engage youth and families.
• Support quality assurance, data collection, and agency compliance.
• Participate in staff development and supervision.
• Adapt to evolving student needs and collaborate to meet program goals.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Crisis intervention

Time management

Interagency coordination

Documentation

Professional boundaries

Education

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

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Adult & Child Health is seeking a School Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a school setting. The role includes direct interventions aligned with treatment plans, coordinating care with schools and families, and promoting recovery and academic achievement during school hours with additional support in homes and communities as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, documentation, and adherence to agency protocols to