School Behavioral Health Project Lead

Fcc Behavioral Health; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health's Kennett Youth STAR program seeks an LEA Project Manager to lead day-to-day implementation of Project AWARE within the assigned school district. You will coordinate school-based behavioral health activities, supervise Tier 2 Interventionists, and partner with school administrators, ensuring integration of the three-tier framework and ongoing evaluation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, reporting, and adherence to program standards to support student reintegration and

Qualifications

• Credential as a mental health professional or equivalent experience in behavioral health services.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a human services field.
• At least two years of higher education with two years of related psychiatric or developmental disabilities experience.
• Four years of equivalent experience supporting individuals and families in psychiatric, substance use treatment or development disabilities services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Tier 2 Interventionists and support service delivery.
• Coordinate Student Assistance Team activities and follow-up.
• Coordinate implementation of the Wayfinder curriculum.
• Collaborate with principals on school behavioral health activities.
• Support behavioral health coaching for educators.
• Coordinate student referrals to behavioral health services.
• Monitor student and district project outcomes.
• Participate in Project AWARE Advisory Board meetings.
• Assist with required SAMHSA SPARS reporting.
• Support workforce development and training activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary Student Assistance Team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards and local policies.

Skills

Mental health professional

Two years higher education with two‑yr

Four years equivalent experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or human services

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health's Kennett Youth STAR program seeks an LEA Project Manager to lead day-to-day implementation of Project AWARE within the assigned school district. You will coordinate school-based behavioral health activities, supervise Tier 2 Interventionists, and partner with school administrators, ensuring integration of the three-tier framework and ongoing evaluation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, reporting, and adherence to program standards to support student reintegration and