School-Based Youth Mental Health Specialist

Centerstone of Illinois, Inc.; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days of PTO

Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Centerstone in Quincy, IL seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services and support students academically and emotionally. You will develop treatment plans, implement evidence-based strategies, and coordinate with families and school staff.

The role includes conducting assessments, crisis response, and home outreach as needed, with a focus on resilience and recovery within a school-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or 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

Job description

Centerstone in Quincy, IL seeks a School-Based Support Specialist to deliver in-school mental health services and support students academically and emotionally. You will develop treatment plans, implement evidence-based strategies, and coordinate with families and school staff.

The role includes conducting assessments, crisis response, and home outreach as needed, with a focus on resilience and recovery within a school-based setting.