School-Based Mental Health Advocate

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days of PTO

Health, dental, vision, retirement, &

HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – health &/

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare in Pittsfield, IL is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services and support students' academic and emotional resilience. You will manage a caseload, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with school staff.

Responsibilities include crisis response, client staffings, documenting in accordance with guidelines, and outreach during school breaks as needed. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and a $2,000 sign-on may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Alternative: unrelated bachelor's + 2 years related experience.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services to students on school premises.
• Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies and a strengths-based approach.
• Help students build skills that promote recovery, resilience, and academic success.
• Manage a student caseload and provide care coordination with other service providers.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in client staffings.
• Provide crisis response and follow-up support, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and clinical guidelines.
• Participate in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation.
• Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed.

Skills

Crisis response

Case coordination

Empathy and rapport

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field

Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field + 2 years related experience

Four years of supervised qualifying experience in mental health/substance use/disabilities

Job description

PFH Preferred Family Healthcare in Pittsfield, IL is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services and support students' academic and emotional resilience. You will manage a caseload, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with school staff.

Responsibilities include crisis response, client staffings, documenting in accordance with guidelines, and outreach during school breaks as needed. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and a $2,000 sign-on may apply.