School-Based Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

Adult & Child; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision & retirement

Job summary

Adult & Child Health is seeking a School Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a school setting. The role focuses on recovery, resilience, and academic achievement through direct interventions and coordination with families, schools, and providers.

You will manage a caseload, perform crisis interventions, and participate in quality assurance activities while aligning with individualized treatment plans and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or equivalent experience as described in IL qualifications.
• Experience in delivering one-on-one or group services focused on recovery/resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals.
• Coordinate care with schools, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Manage caseloads, ensure timely documentation, and ensure services are person-centered.
• Deliver crisis intervention and follow-up, including outreach for missed appointments.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach as needed to engage youth and families.
• Participate in QA, data collection, and compliance with agency protocols.
• Engage in staff supervision, training, and program development activities.
• Adapt services to evolving student needs and collaborate to meet program goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Documentation

Time management

Verbal de-escalation

Relationship building

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work/behavioral health

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with 2 years related experience

Associates degree in behavioral health support

Four years of qualifying experience

Tools

EHR systems

Office software

Job description

Adult & Child Health is seeking a School Based Support Specialist to deliver intensive outpatient case management for youth in a school setting. The role focuses on recovery, resilience, and academic achievement through direct interventions and coordination with families, schools, and providers.

You will manage a caseload, perform crisis interventions, and participate in quality assurance activities while aligning with individualized treatment plans and agency standards.