School Based Support Specialist (Msd Of Martinsville)

Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Support Specialist

Location: Morgan County School-Based

Department: School Based Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday- Friday, Hours may vary

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated behavioral health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth? Do you want to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Brightli as a School-Based Support Specialist!

As a School-Based Support Specialist, you'll deliver intensive outpatient case management and therapeutic support to youth in a school setting, helping them achieve success at school, at home, and in their community. You'll provide individualized interventions, coordinate care with schools and community partners, and promote recovery, resilience, and academic achievement.

Our ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to helping young people build strong emotional and social foundations.

Join us in empowering students, strengthening families, and supporting communities through innovative behavioral health care.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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, families, community partners, and other service providers.

• Manage an assigned caseload, ensuring timely, person-centered documentation and service delivery.

• Deliver crisis intervention and follow-up support, including outreach for missed appointments.

• Conduct home and community visits to promote engagement and continuity of care.

• Participate in data collection, quality improvement, and compliance activities.

• Engage in staff development, supervision, and professional growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with team members to adapt services to evolving student and program needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

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

• Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of relevant behavioral health experience; OR

• Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying behavioral health experience; OR

• Associate's degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR

• Four years of full-time qualifying behavioral health experience.

Qualifying experience includes providing one-on-one or group services focused on recovery and resilience, teaching coping skills, supporting academic or community functioning, and implementing treatment plans.

Required License/Certification (One of the Following):

For positions based in or serving clients in Indiana, candidates must meet the definition of a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) as defined by Indiana Administrative Code, which may include:

• Mental Health Professional (MHP), such as:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field (e.g., counseling, psychology, education); OR

• Bachelor's degree in any field with two years of supervised mental health experience; OR

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act; OR

• Certificate in psychiatric rehabilitation plus two years of mental health experience; OR

• Certified Recovery Support Specialist or Family Partnership Professional (IAODAPCA); OR

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with one year of behavioral health experience; OR

• High school diploma or GED with five years of supervised behavioral health experience and relevant training.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of behavioral health, case management, and recovery-based interventions.

• Understanding of challenges faced by youth with behavioral health conditions.

• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

• Ability to de-escalate crises and maintain professional boundaries.

• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint screening.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the start of employment.

• Fulfillment of all initial and annual training requirements (including Relias modules).

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

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, or pull objects. Frequent hand, finger, and arm movements are required for typing or writing. Work primarily involves sitting, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

Brightli is on a Mission:

We're on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers through shared resources, and strengthen our collective advocacy for increased access to mental health and substance use services.

At Brightli, we're building a culture of belonging, authenticity, and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and enrich our mission. If you're passionate about empowering communities and fostering meaningful connections, join us in creating lasting change - one life at a time.

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.