School Based Support Specialist

Job Description:Job Title: School Based Support SpecialistLocation: School BasedDepartment: School Based ServicesEmployment Type: Full TimeShift: School HoursJob Summary:Are you passionate about supporting youth as they build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve success in school and life? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment alongside schools, families, and community providers? Join our team at Centerstone as a School Based Support Specialist!As a School Based Support Specialist, you will provide intensive outpatient case management and behavioral health support to youth in a school setting. This role focuses on delivering individualized, person-centered interventions aligned with treatment plans while supporting students across school, home, and community environments. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, schools, families, and external providers to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, organized, and committed to youth development and recovery-oriented services.Centerstone offers a supportive community and meaningful opportunity to directly impact the lives of children, adolescents, and families through school-based behavioral health services.Position Perks & Benefits:29 Days of PTOEligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements applyEmployee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employeesCompany-paid basic life insuranceEmergency Medical Leave ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-careHealth & Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Discount ProgramMileage ReimbursementKey Responsibilities:Provide behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment plans in school-based settingsSupport youth in developing coping strategies, social-emotional skills, and daily life functioningCoordinate care with schools, families, community partners, and internal treatment teamsManage an assigned caseload while ensuring timely, accurate, and person-centered documentationProvide crisis intervention, follow-up support, and outreach for missed appointmentsConduct home visits and community outreach to support engagement and continuity of careAssist with quality assurance activities, data collection, and compliance with agency and contractual standardsParticipate in staff development, supervision, and ongoing performance evaluation processesAdapt to changing student needs while supporting program goals with flexibility and collaborationMaintain compliance with behavioral health documentation and ethical standardsPerform additional duties as assigned by leadershipEducation and/or Experience Qualifications:Candidates must meet one of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related human services field; ORBachelor’s degree in a non-related field with two (2) years of behavioral health experience; ORAny four-year combination of higher education and two (2) years of qualifying behavioral health experience; ORAssociate’s degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; ORFour (4) years of full-time qualifying experience in behavioral health servicesQualifying experience includes:Providing individual or group behavioral health servicesSupporting recovery and resiliency-focused interventionsTeaching coping and life skillsSupporting school, community, or vocational functioningImplementing treatment plan objectivesSupervisory Requirements:N/AEmployment Requirements:Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checksCompletion of New Hire Orientation upon hireCompletion of all required trainings, including Relias training, upon hire and annually thereafterCurrent driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance requiredPhysical Requirements:ADA Consideration – Sedentary Work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and documentation tasks.Sedentary work primarily involves sitting but may include occasional walking or standing for brief periods throughout the workday.Position Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happinessBrightli 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.Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adult & Child Health