School-Based Behavioral Support & Wellness Specialist

Brightli; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (29 days)

Loan repayment eligibility

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

403(b) with up to 5% match

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency medical leave

FSAs - healthcare & dependent care

Wellness programs

EAP

Employee discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Brightli is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to provide in-school behavioral health support, crisis intervention, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners. You will manage a caseload, document thoroughly, and participate in ongoing professional development.

The role emphasizes resilience-building, social-emotional learning, and collaboration across multiple systems within school districts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience with unrelated degree option
• 4-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience or AS in Behavioral Health Support
• 4 years of full-time qualifying experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized behavioral health interventions in a school-based setting
• Support students in developing coping skills and daily living skills
• Coordinate with schools, families, and community providers for integrated care
• Maintain caseload with timely, accurate documentation
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up support as needed
• Conduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and families
• Support quality assurance, data tracking, and program compliance
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development
• Adapt to evolving student needs and program goals

Skills

Case management

Rehabilitation

Treatment planning

Building trust with youth

Strong communication

Documentation

Time management

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in psychology/social work/behavioral health

Unrelated BA + 2 years relevant behavioral health exp

4-year combo of higher ed + 2 years experience

AS in Behavioral Health Support

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Brightli is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to provide in-school behavioral health support, crisis intervention, and coordination with families, schools, and community partners. You will manage a caseload, document thoroughly, and participate in ongoing professional development.

The role emphasizes resilience-building, social-emotional learning, and collaboration across multiple systems within school districts.