United States · On-site
Job Description: School-Based Support Specialist Supporting Chillicothe School District Location: Chillicothe, MO Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday (School-Based Hours) Make a Meaningful Impact Every D…
Skills: Behavioral health interventions, Case management, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Social-emotional support
Independence, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Location: Independence, MO Department: Rapid Access Unit- Behavioral Crisis Center Employment Type: PRN Job Summary: Are you a compassionate nurse …
Skills: Nursing care, Mental health assessment, Medication administration, Crisis intervention, Substance use disorder treatment
St. Charles, Missouri, United States · Remote OK
Job Description: Job Title: Therapist Location: St. Charles, Missouri Department: Adult Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, achieve …
Skills: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Substance Use Recovery, Mental Health Assessment
Trenton, Missouri, United States · On-site
$53k–$80k/yr
Job Description: School‑Based TherapistTrenton, MO | Full‑Time | Monday–Friday (40 hours/week) Supporting Trenton School District 💰 $7,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants Salary Range Provisional Therapis…
Skills: Individual counseling, Trauma-informed care, Student-centered care, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention
Columbia, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Nurse-LPN or RN Location: Columbia, MO Department: Behavioral Crisis Center Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week) Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7pm-7am Job Summary: Make a mea…
Skills: Nursing assessments, Patient evaluation, Medication administration, Infectious disease control, Health education
Kirksville, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Director, School-Based Services North Location: North Missouri Region, work location negotiable *Accepting candidates from across North Missouri Department: School-Based Services Emp…
Skills: Staff supervision, Mental health assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Family therapy
Independence, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Manager, HealthCare Home Location: Independence, MO Department: Healthcare Home Nursing Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and dedicated team as the Manager, Health…
Skills: Registered Nurse, Healthcare Management, Care Coordination, Staff Supervision, Quality Assurance
Independence, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Client Access Representative - Float Location: Independence, MO Department: Client Access Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping others and creating a welcomi…
Skills: Customer Service, Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Client Registration, Payment Collection
Hannibal, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Medical Assistant (MA)Centerstone – Primary Care Psychiatry Clinics 📍 Hannibal, MO 🕒 Full-time, Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join a Team That Puts Patients First…
Skills: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Phlebotomy, Injections, Electronic health records
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I Location: Columbia, Missouri Department: Addiction Treatment Employment Type: Full-Time, 3 pm - 11 pm Job Summary: Would you like to start a fulfilling career he…
Skills: Behavioral health, Substance use disorder treatment, Detox monitoring, Vital signs monitoring, Client communication
Steelville, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist Location: Steelville, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Certified Peer…
Skills: Peer support, Crisis intervention, Mental health support, Addiction recovery support, Trauma-informed care
Independence, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Clinical Supervisor Location: Independence, MO Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Are you a passionate behavioral health leader looking for an opportunity to…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Mental Health Services, Staff Development
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Primary Support Professional Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Department: ISL Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Primary Support Profe…
Skills: Person-centered care, Communication skills, Individual Support Plan implementation, Documentation, Health tracking
Kirksville, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: IT Asset Management Specialist I Location: Kirksville, MO Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Job Summary: Are you a det…
Skills: IT asset management, CMDB management, Inventory management, Hardware procurement, Software licensing
Springfield, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I (Youth Crisis Center) Location: Springfield, Missouri Department: Rapid Access Unit Employment Type: Part-Time Job Summary: Join our dedicated team as a Behavior…
Skills: Behavioral health support, Crisis intervention, Patient monitoring, Vital signs monitoring, Group facilitation
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Summary: 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 di…
Skills: Case management, Behavioral health interventions, Treatment planning, Care coordination, Crisis intervention
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Program Assistant Location: St. Louis, MO Department: CB ACT Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Are you passionate about supporting a team that makes a real difference in the lives of oth…
Skills: Office management, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Steelville, Missouri, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Associate Counselor Location: Steelville, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: The Associate Counselor position is an exciting opportunity for those p…
Skills: Mental Health Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Crisis Management
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Certified Peer Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN Department: Crisis Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? As a…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Peer Support, Case Management, Mental Health Support, Substance Use Counseling
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
Job Description: Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I Location: Columbia, Missouri Department: Addiction Treatment Employment Type: Full-Time, 3 pm - 11 pm Job Summary: Would you like to start a fulfilling career he…
Skills: Behavioral health, Addiction treatment, Detox monitoring, Vital signs monitoring, Client communication
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The specialist delivers individualized behavioral health interventions and support to students within a school setting. They collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to manage caseloads and ensure coordinated care.
Candidates must hold at least an associate degree in behavioral health or a bachelor's degree in a related field, or possess equivalent qualifying experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage behavioral health documentation are required.
Location: Chillicothe, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday (School-Based Hours)
As a School-Based Support Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. In this position, you’ll provide hands-on support directly in the school setting while collaborating with families, educators, and community partners to promote resilience, recovery, and overall well-being.
Deliver individualized behavioral health interventions aligned with treatment goals in a school-based setting
Support students in building coping skills, improving social-emotional functioning, and developing daily life skills
Partner with schools, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Manage a caseload while maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
Provide crisis intervention, follow-up support, and outreach when needed
Conduct home visits to strengthen engagement with youth and families
Assist with quality assurance efforts, data tracking, and program compliance
Participate in supervision, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Adapt to evolving student needs while supporting program goals through collaboration and flexibility
29 Days of PTO (Generous paid time off to support work-life balance)
HRSA Loan Repayment Eligibility (for qualifying roles)
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – healthcare & dependent care
Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
Understanding of case management, rehabilitation, and treatment planning in behavioral health
Knowledge of challenges impacting youth with mental health and/or substance use needs
Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners
Strong communication skills, including documentation and de-escalation techniques
Ability to manage time effectively and coordinate services across multiple systems
Comfort using electronic health records and standard office technology
Strong initiative with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care
Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in crisis situations
Qualified candidates must meet one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; OR
Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 2 years of relevant behavioral health experience; OR
Any 4-year combination of higher education and 2 years of qualifying experience; OR
Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR
4 years of full-time qualifying experience
Providing individual or group services focused on recovery and resiliency
Teaching coping and life skills
Supporting success in school, community, or employment settings
Implementing treatment plan objectives
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.


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.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
