School Based Support Specialist (Springfield)

Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Support Specialist

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join a compassionate, collaborative team making a measurable difference in youth mental health-deliver school based interventions, connect students to community supports, and help shape recovery and resilience. You'll work with an experienced multidisciplinary team, receive growth opportunities and benefits, and play a direct role in improving outcomes for young people and families. We're looking for a proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication, advocacy, and community resource navigation skills.

Provide on-site mental health support and case coordination in area schools, collaborate closely with school staff and families, develop individualized care plans, monitor client progress, and link youth to social, vocational, educational, and recreational resources to support their wellbeing.

This position offers...
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site intervention and direct support to youth enrolled in the school-based program, delivering evidence-informed strategies that promote safety, stabilization, and skill-building.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reflect each student's strengths, needs, and goals; update plans based on progress and team input.

• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners to coordinate care, share progress, and align supports across settings.

• Monitor and document client progress, outcomes, and service needs to inform treatment adjustments and service planning.

• Advocate for clients to ensure access to mental health services, community resources, educational supports, and other needed services.

• Connect students with community agencies and resources to support social, vocational, educational, and recreational engagement.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Several qualifying pathways: education, certification, or related experience (see options below).

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, or Rehabilitation Counseling

• OR work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements; related fields include case management, residential support, developmental disability support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum, or a combination of education and experience equaling four years, is required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License, current auto insurance, and a favorable recent driving record.

• A proactive, client-focused approach and a commitment to reducing stigma around mental health.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to engage youth and families effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between schools and community locations (mileage reimbursement provided).

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout school environments; perform tasks that require typical physical activity associated with community-based youth services.

Keywords: School Based Support, Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, Case Management, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Support Services, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health

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.