School-Based Support Specialist (Schuyler/Sullivan County)

Burrell Behavioral Health; Milan (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Leave

Loan repayment eligible

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver targeted behavioral health services within partner school districts. You will collaborate with educators, families, and community providers to promote resilience and well-being, while supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities include delivering interventions, crisis response, home visits, and careful documentation in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized behavioral health interventions in a school setting.
• Support students in coping, social-emotional functioning, and daily living skills.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and providers for coordinated, high-quality care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and outreach as needed.
• Conduct home visits to engage youth and families.
• Contribute to quality assurance and program compliance.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Case management

Rehabilitation

Treatment planning

Youth mental health

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Communication

Crisis intervention

Electronic health records

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Bachelor's degree in related field + 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience

4-year combination of higher education and 2 years experience

Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:School-Based Support SpecialistLocation: Serving Schuyler & Sullivan County school districtsEmployment Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday – Friday (School-Based Hours)Make a Meaningful Impact Every DayAs a School-Based Support Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. In this position, you’ll provide hands-on support directly in the school setting while collaborating with families, educators, and community partners to promote resilience, recovery, and overall well-being.What You'll DoDeliver individualized behavioral health interventions aligned with treatment goals in a school-based settingSupport students in building coping skills, improving social-emotional functioning, and developing daily life skillsPartner with schools, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality careManage a caseload while maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant documentationProvide crisis intervention, follow-up support, and outreach when neededConduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and familiesAssist with quality assurance efforts, data tracking, and program complianceParticipate in supervision, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesAdapt to evolving student needs while supporting program goals through collaboration and flexibilityWhy Join Us? (Benefits & Perks)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 more403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% matchCompany-Paid Basic Life InsuranceEmergency Medical Leave ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – healthcare & dependent careHealth & Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Discount ProgramMileage Reimbursement (as applicable)What You BringKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Understanding of case management, rehabilitation, and treatment planning in behavioral healthKnowledge of challenges impacting youth with mental health and/or substance use needsAbility to build trusting relationships with students, families, schools, and community partnersStrong communication skills, including documentation and de-escalation techniquesAbility to manage time effectively and coordinate services across multiple systemsComfort using electronic health records and standard office technologyStrong initiative with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered careAbility to respond calmly and appropriately in crisis situationsEducation & Experience RequirementsQualified candidates must meet one of the following:Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; ORBachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience; ORAny 4-year combination of higher education and 2 years of qualifying experience; ORAssociate’s degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR4 years of full-time qualifying experienceQualifying Experience Includes:Providing individual or group services focused on recovery and resiliencyTeaching coping and life skillsSupporting success in school, community, or employment settingsImplementing treatment plan objectivesPosition Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, 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.