Brightli·Independence, Missouri
Provide intensive outpatient case management and behavioral health interventions to students in school, home, and community settings. Coordinate care with families and service providers while managing a caseload and ensuring accurate documentation.
Job Title: School Based Support Specialist
Location: Independence, MO
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a School Based Support Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth. In this role, you will provide intensive outpatient case management, helping students succeed academically and socially. You will have the opportunity to deliver individualized interventions, coordinate care with various providers, and promote recovery and resilience. If you are passionate about supporting youth in their journey towards success, this position is for you!
As a School Based Support Specialist, you will deliver direct interventions aligned with treatment plans, ensuring that students receive the support they need in school, at home, and in the community. Your work will primarily take place on school premises during school hours, with additional support provided in homes and the community as needed.
School Based Support Specialist, School-Based Services, Community Support Specialist, Youth Services, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Case Management, School Mental Health, Community-Based Services, Student Support Services*
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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.
Market context
School-based support specialist roles in Missouri are typically tied to student services, attendance, behavior support, and family outreach, so demand often follows district staffing needs and local student support programs. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both relevant human services education and dependable field experience, along with a valid driver's license and a clean background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then prepare examples of direct student or family support work before applying.