School-Based Services Supervisor

School Based Services SupervisorArthur Center is looking for an experienced, skilled School Based Services Supervisor who is ready to lead a clinical team doing meaningful, challenging work with youth and families across central Missouri. In this role, you will provide administrative and clinical supervision, program oversight, and direct support within School-Based Services. You'll supervise school-based therapists and specialists, guiding staff performance, ensuring service quality and regulatory compliance, and providing direct assistance during crisis situations. You will also work closely with the Director of School Based Services to coordinate and implement integrated school-based initiatives spanning behavioral health, primary care, substance use services, and family supports. If you are a licensed clinician with strong leadership instincts, deep experience serving youth with serious emotional disturbance, and a genuine commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice, we want to hear from you.The School Based Services Supervisor position offers:Collaborative, mission-driven leadership role within a growing school-based services programCompetitive pay commensurate with experience | Benefits EligibleComprehensive benefits package including Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 6% company match9 paid holidays plus generous PTOA workplace culture committed to trauma-informed care, youth mental health, and community wellnessKey Tasks and ResponsibilitiesClinical and Administrative SupervisionProvide clinical and administrative supervision, consultation, and timely feedback to School Based Therapists and School-Based Specialists.Monitor staff performance, caseloads, and the quality of direct care services provided to youth and families.Support staff through a trauma-informed and strengths-based supervisory approach that balances accountability with genuine support.Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, training, competency development, and program coverage.Intake, Documentation and ComplianceProvide oversight and assistance with the completion of referrals, screenings, intake processes, assessments, admissions, service assignments, transfers, and discharges.Review and approve clinical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, DMH core rules, program-specific requirements, and organizational policies.Crisis Response and School CoordinationAssist the Director, staff, and school partners with urgent needs, high-risk situations, crisis intervention, safety planning, and appropriate follow-up.Provide consultation and coordination support to schools and families navigating complex behavioral health situations.Assist with attendance, coordination, and facilitation of community training, workshops, outreach, and School Based Services group programming.Program Operations and Integrated InitiativesAssist the Director with daily program operations and the implementation of integrated school-based services and initiatives.Support coordination of integrated programs spanning behavioral health, primary care, substance use services, prevention activities, and family supports.Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.Skills and AttributesStrong clinical judgment with demonstrated competence in assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based intervention, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning.Skilled supervisor who leads through both support and accountability using trauma-informed, strengths-based methods.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a dynamic program environment.Knowledge of child and adolescent development with the ability to build therapeutic rapport, engage families, and select age-appropriate interventions.Culturally responsive and respectful of individual choice, self-determination, community integration, and least restrictive environment principles.Working knowledge of mental health diagnoses, psychiatric medications, the mental health delivery system, DMH regulations, dual diagnoses, and the relationship between physical and mental health.Required QualificationsMeets the criteria for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) per DMH regulation 9 CSR 10-7.140.Current Missouri licensure or provisional licensure in a behavioral health profession required -- including LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LMFT, or other qualifying credential applicable to scope of practice.Minimum of five years of clinical experience providing services to youth and/or adults with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or serious and persistent mental illness required.Prior supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred.Physical RequirementsRequires extended periods at a computer for documentation and administrative work.Occasional travel to schools, client homes, and community settings as needed.Must be able to provide physical crisis intervention when necessary.Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.About Us: At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness by meeting people where they are and supporting whole-person well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build healthier, more fulfilling lives so they can invest their time, talents, and resources into truly living. As a community health center, our impact is driven by the dedication of over 200 staff members who work together to provide compassionate care, evidence-based services, and meaningful support. Every day, our team helps strengthen the communities we serve across Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties by providing and improving access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care, fostering resilience, and promoting long-term wellness.Top Benefits or Perks: As an employee at Arthur Center, you'll enjoy:Collaborative work environment and meaningful, mission-driven workCompetitive pay commensurate with experience | Benefits EligibleComprehensive benefits package including: Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision, Life insurance | 401(k) with up to 6% company match9 paid holidaysGenerous PTOApply TodayReady to lead a team that is making a real difference in the lives of youth and families across central Missouri? Apply now to join Arthur Center, where strong clinical leadership and a deep commitment to school-based care go hand in hand.