School-Based Support Specialist (Chillicothe)

Centerstone; Chillicothe, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 29 days

HRSA loan repayment eligibility

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5%"

Company-paid life insurance

Emergency medical leave program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health & Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Brightli seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to work with Chillicothe School District in Chillicothe, MO. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday during school hours, delivering targeted behavioral health interventions and supporting students’ coping skills and social-emotional growth.

You will collaborate with schools, families, and community providers, manage a caseload with compliant documentation, and participate in ongoing training and supervision to advance program goals and quality

Qualifications

• Understanding of case management, rehabilitation, and treatment planning in behavioral health.
• Knowledge of challenges impacting youth with mental health and/or substance use needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners.
• Strong communication skills, including documentation and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized behavioral health interventions aligned with treatment goals in a school-based setting.
• Support students in building coping skills, improving social-emotional functioning, and developing daily life skills.
• Partner with schools, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Manage a caseload while maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention, follow-up support, and outreach when needed.
• Conduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and families.
• Assist with quality assurance efforts, data tracking, and program compliance.
• Participate in supervision, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
• Adapt to evolving student needs while supporting program goals through collaboration and flexibility.

Skills

case management

rehabilitation

treatment planning

de-escalation

communication

time management

electronic health records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Bachelor’s degree in social work

degree + 2 years behavioral health experience

4-year combination of education and qualifying experience

AS in Behavioral Health Support

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Office software

Job description

Job Description

School-Based Support Specialist Supporting Chillicothe School District

Location: Chillicothe, MO. Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday (School-Based Hours)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver individualized behavioral health interventions aligned with treatment goals in a school-based setting
• Support students in building coping skills, improving social-emotional functioning, and developing daily life skills
• Partner with schools, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Manage a caseload while maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Provide crisis intervention, follow-up support, and outreach when needed
• Conduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and families
• Assist with quality assurance efforts, data tracking, and program compliance
• Participate in supervision, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Adapt to evolving student needs while supporting program goals through collaboration and flexibility

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO (Generous paid time off to support work-life balance)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility (for qualifying roles)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – healthcare & dependent care
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)

What You Bring

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of case management, rehabilitation, and treatment planning in behavioral health
• Knowledge of challenges impacting youth with mental health and/or substance use needs
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners
• Strong communication skills, including documentation and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to manage time effectively and coordinate services across multiple systems
• Comfort using electronic health records and standard office technology
• Strong initiative with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in crisis situations

Education & Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience; OR Any 4-year combination of higher education and 2 years of qualifying experience; OR Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR 4 years of full-time qualifying experience

Qualifying Experience Includes

• Providing individual or group services focused on recovery and resiliency
• Teaching coping and life skills
• Supporting success in school, community, or employment settings
• Implementing treatment plan objectives

Position Perks & Benefits

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

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