School Based Support Specialist
Centerstone
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Job summary
Centerstone seeks a School-Based Support Specialist in Alton, IL to provide in-school mental health services and support students’ academic and emotional growth. You will develop treatment plans, deliver individualized services, and coordinate with families and school staff to promote resilience and success.
You will engage with a multidisciplinary team, conduct assessments, and participate in staffings, while ensuring compliant documentation and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, multitask, and work independently.
- Knowledge of mental health/substance use interventions and community resources.
- Experience providing student-centered support in schools or community settings.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mental health services to students on school premises.
- Support treatment goals using evidence‑based strategies.
- Help students build skills for recovery, resilience, and academic success.
- Manage a student caseload and coordinate with other service providers.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in staffings.
Skills
Education
Job description
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well‑established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Are you passionate about supporting youth and promoting mental wellness in schools? Join us as a School‑Based Support Specialist in Alton, IL! This vital role helps students succeed by providing in‑school mental health support, empowering them to thrive both academically and emotionally. As a School‑Based Support Specialist, you will deliver individualized services based on comprehensive treatment plans, helping students develop the skills they need to manage challenges, access resources, and build resilience. You’ll play an essential role in connecting mental health care with the educational experience.
- 29 Days of PTO
- Pay $20.00 - $23.00
- Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
- Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
- Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part‑Time and Full‑Time employees
- Company‑paid basic life insurance
- Emergency Medical Leave Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child‑care
- Health & Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)
- 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
- One of the following is required: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field
- Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related experience
- Four‑year combination of higher education and two years of related experience
- Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support
- Four years of qualifying experience in mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services* *Qualifying experience may include: Providing individual or group rehabilitation/recovery services Teaching coping and self‑management skills Supporting clients in community, family, or school integration Assisting in the execution of treatment plan goals
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
- Knowledge of mental health/substance use interventions and community resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, multitask, and work independently
- Comfortable building rapport with students, families, and school personnel
- Able to adapt to changing needs and priorities in a school‑based setting
Illinois Applicant Notice
As part of our talent review process, we may use technology, including AI‑assisted tools, to help organize and review applicant information. These tools support our recruiting team; all hiring decisions involve human review and judgment.
Centerstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Full time
$19.10--$26.80
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role‑models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital.
Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs.
Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities.
Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.
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