Job Description:
Job Title: School-Based Support Specialist
Location: Serving Carroll & Chariton, MO Counties
Department: School-Based Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday - Friday
Job Summary:
Join our dedicated and compassionate team as a School-Based Support Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in facilitating smooth transitions for individuals into community living. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives by providing essential support and resources tailored to their unique needs. You will work collaboratively with mental health services and educational staff to empower students, helping them thrive in their home and community environments. If you are passionate about fostering recovery and resilience in youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
In this role, you will coordinate mental health services within school hours, ensuring that students have access to the necessary resources and assistance during their educational journey. Your expertise in psychological concepts will be instrumental in implementing comprehensive treatment plans that promote student success.
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)
Key Responsibilities:
• Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments.
• Offer specialized services during school hours directly on school premises, empowering students to succeed and improve their overall functioning.
• Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with the client's treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience.
• Engage in a range of activities designed to meet the diverse needs and objectives of the students.
• Manage a caseload, ensuring coordination with supervisory staff and participating in client staffing to identify challenges and set achievable treatment goals.
• Provide emergency services to students in emotional crisis, offering rapid assistance and comprehensive follow-up.
• Support management requirements, including data collection, program evaluation, and grant applications.
• Conduct outreach and home visits as necessary to engage with clients, particularly during school breaks.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; or
• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; or
• An Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or
**Four years of qualifying experience, which must include delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.



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.
