School-Based Support Specialist (Columbia, MO / Boone County)

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days of PTO

HRSA loan repayment eligibility

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

403(b) retirement with up to 5% match

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a school setting, coordinating with families, schools, and community providers. This role supports students’ success in school, home, and community during school hours with occasional home/community outreach.

You will implement individualized interventions, monitor progress, and help students develop coping, social-emotional skills, and academic achievement,

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed degree/experience combos for behavioral health.
• Experience delivering one-on-one or group services with focus on recovery.
• Ability to implement treatment plan objectives with youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health interventions in school-based settings.
• Support development of coping strategies, social-emotional functioning, daily living skills.
• Coordinate care with schools, families, community partners and providers.
• Manage a caseload with timely documentation and person-centered services.
• Provide crisis intervention and outreach for missed appointments.
• Conduct home visits and outreach as needed to engage youth and families.
• Support quality assurance, data collection, and compliance with protocols.
• Participate in staff development, supervision, and evaluations.

Skills

Case management

Behavioral health

Interagency coordination

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

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

Two years of related behavioral health experience (if unrelated degree)

Various 4-year combos of education and experience in field

Associate's degree in behavioral health support

Four years of qualifying full-time experience in field

Tools

Electronic health records

MS Office / common office software

Job description

Job Description

School-Based Support Specialist

Location: Columbia, MO / Boone County

Department: Burrell Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary

The School Based Support Specialist delivers intensive outpatient case management to youth in a school setting, supporting their success in school, home, and community. This role provides direct, individualized interventions aligned with treatment plans, coordinates care with internal and external providers, and promotes recovery, resilience, and academic achievement. Services are primarily delivered on school premises during school hours, with additional support provided in homes and the community as needed.

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)

Essential Job Functions

• Provide behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals in school-based settings.
• Support students’ development of coping strategies, social-emotional functioning, and daily life skills.
• Participate in care coordination with schools, community partners, families, and other service providers.
• Manage an assigned caseload, ensure documentation is timely, and services are effective and person-centered.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Conduct home visits and outreach as needed to support youth and family engagement.
• Assist with quality assurance activities, data collection, and compliance with agency protocols and contractual requirements.
• Actively participate in staff development, supervision, and professional evaluation activities.
• Adapting to evolving student needs and supporting program goals with flexibility and collaboration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of case management, rehabilitation methods, and treatment planning in mental health and/or substance use.
• Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with behavioral health conditions and knowledge of community-based support.
• Familiarity with ethical, legal, and procedural standards in behavioral health.
• Ability to build effective relationships with youth, families, schools, and providers.
• Effective communication skills, including written documentation and verbal de-escalation.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time, and coordinating services across agencies.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and common office software.
• Initiative-taking with a commitment to high-quality, client-centered care.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Capacity to work independently while remaining accountable to supervision and agency standards.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related human services field, OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related behavioral health experience; OR Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of qualifying experience; OR Associate’s degree in applied science in behavioral health support; OR Four years of full-time qualifying experience in the field.
• Qualifying experience includes providing one-on-one or group services with a focus on recovery/resiliency; teaching coping skills; supporting school, community, or employment functioning; and 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.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees