Job Description
Job Title: School Based Support Specialist Location: School Based Department: School Based Services Employment Type: Full Time Shift: School Operating Hours Job Summary: Are you passionate about supporting youth and helping students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact in schools, homes, and communities? 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 services to youth within school settings. This role focuses on helping students build coping skills, improve social-emotional functioning, strengthen daily living skills, and achieve treatment goals that support success in school, home, and community environments. You will collaborate closely with families, schools, community partners, and treatment providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, organized, and committed to empowering youth and families through evidence-based and recovery-oriented services. Centerstone offers a welcoming community, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a direct impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and families within the school system. Position Perks &
Benefits
- 29 Days of PTO Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements apply 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 Key Responsibilities: Provide behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals in school-based settings Support students in developing coping skills, social-emotional functioning, and daily living skills Coordinate care with schools, families, community agencies, and internal treatment teams Manage assigned caseloads while ensuring services remain effective, person-centered, and timely documented Provide crisis intervention, outreach, and follow-up support for students and families Conduct home visits and community outreach to support engagement and continuity of care Assist with quality assurance activities, data collection, and compliance with agency and contractual requirements Participate in staff development, supervision, and ongoing professional evaluation activities Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and accreditation standards Adapt to changing student and program needs with flexibility and collaboration Represent the organization professionally within schools and the community Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership Education and/or Experience Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related human services field; OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two (2) years of related behavioral health experience; OR Any four-year combination of higher education and two (2) years of qualifying behavioral health experience; OR Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR Four (4) years of full-time qualifying experience in the behavioral health field Qualifying experience includes: Providing individual or group behavioral health services Supporting recovery and resiliency goals Teaching coping and life skills Supporting school, community, or employment functioning Implementing treatment plan objectives Required License/Certification: Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required Illinois-based positions may require CADC, MHP, CRSS, or other qualifying behavioral health credentials based on program requirements Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of case management, treatment planning, and behavioral health rehabilitation practices Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use conditions Strong communication, relationship-building, and de-escalation skills Ability to work collaboratively with youth, families, schools, and community providers Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills Experience utilizing electronic health record systems and standard office software Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations while maintaining professional boundaries Commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to supervision and agency standards Supervisory Requirements: N/A Employment Requirements: Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks Completion of New Hire Orientation upon hire Completion of all required trainings, including Relias training, upon hire and annually thereafter Compliance with all applicable state, agency, and program training requirements For Illinois-based programs, completion of all IDHS Division of Mental Health training standards and applicable ASAM requirements Ability to provide services on school premises during school operating hours Physical 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 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. Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. About Brightli 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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees
