School-Based Support Specialist (Columbia)

Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Support Specialist

Location: Columbia, MO
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated behavioral health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your work supports both academic and personal success? 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 individualized behavioral health interventions to youth within school settings. Your work will promote recovery, resilience, and academic achievement by coordinating care with families, schools, and community partners. Services are primarily delivered on school premises during school hours, with additional support provided in homes and the community as needed.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)

• Comprehensive 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 (when applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver behavioral health interventions aligned with individualized treatment goals in school-based settings

• Support students in developing coping strategies, social-emotional skills, and daily life functioning

• Coordinate care with schools, families, community partners, and other service providers

• Manage a caseload, ensuring timely documentation and person-centered service delivery

• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up, including outreach for missed appointments

• Conduct home visits and community outreach to support youth and family engagement

• Participate in quality assurance, data collection, and compliance activities

• Engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and performance evaluations

• Adapt to evolving student needs and contribute to program goals with flexibility and collaboration

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related human services field

• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related behavioral health experience

• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of qualifying experience

• Associate’s degree in applied science in behavioral health support

• Four years of full-time qualifying experience in the field

• Qualifying experience includes providing one-on-one or group services focused on recovery/resiliency, teaching coping skills, supporting school/community/employment functioning, and implementing treatment plan objectives.

Required License/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• Current auto insurance

• Successful completion of background checks (criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, fingerprint)

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of case management, rehabilitation methods, and treatment planning in behavioral health

• Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with behavioral health conditions

• Familiarity with ethical, legal, and procedural standards in behavioral health

• Strong relationship-building skills with youth, families, schools, and providers

• Effective communication skills, including documentation and verbal de-escalation

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and coordinate services across agencies

• Proficiency with electronic health records and office software

• Self-motivated with a commitment to high-quality, client-centered care

• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and maintain professional boundaries

• Capacity to work independently while remaining accountable to supervision and agency standards

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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.