Brightli·Columbia, Missouri
Deliver intensive outpatient case management and behavioral health interventions to youth within a school setting. Coordinate care between schools, families, and community providers to promote academic achievement and recovery.
Monday - Friday
The School Based Support Specialist delivers intensive outpatient case management to youth in a school setting, supporting their success in school, home, and community. This role provides direct, individualized interventions aligned with treatment plans, coordinates care with internal and external providers, and promotes recovery, resilience, and academic achievement. Services are primarily delivered on school premises during school hours, with additional support provided in homes and the community as needed.
Provide behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals in school-based settings.
Support students’ development of coping strategies, social-emotional functioning, and daily life skills.
Participate in care coordination with schools, community partners, families, and other service providers.
Manage an assigned caseload, ensure documentation is timely, and services are effective and person-centered.
Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including outreach for missed appointments.
Conduct home visits and outreach as needed to support youth and family engagement.
Assist with quality assurance activities, data collection, and compliance with agency protocols and contractual requirements.
Actively participate in staff development, supervision, and professional evaluation activities.
Adapting to evolving student needs and supporting program goals with flexibility and collaboration.
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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying behavioral health experience. Must possess skills in case management, crisis intervention, and the ability to build relationships with youth and families.
Market context
In Missouri, school-based support specialist roles are often in demand where districts need help with student behavior, attendance, and family engagement. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates with case management and crisis intervention skills, plus the ability to build trust with youth and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show direct behavioral health or school support experience.