Assistant Director, School Based Services

Brightli • St Louis, MO

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About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative School Based Services team as the Assistant Director, where you will help lead a mission‑driven department dedicated to supporting youth and families within the school environment. This role is ideal for an experienced, licensed professional who is passionate about strengthening mental health services, guiding teams, and advancing high‑quality care for students in our community. You will make a meaningful impact by supporting clinicians and supervisors, enhancing program performance, and ensuring that services are delivered with excellence and heart. We are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, a supportive leader, and committed to helping others thrive. In this role, you will assist the Director with department leadership, supervise staff, guide program implementation, monitor requirements, support training needs, and help drive impactful service delivery. You will also carry a limited caseload, participate in staffing and crisis response, provide follow‑up services, and contribute to program development and quality improvement. This position offers… · Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost · Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel · Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition · Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or Master’s degree with extensive experience in mental health or a related field working with youth and families
• Must possess a Missouri license as a Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PLCSW, or PLPC
• Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention, communication skills, and family education methods
• Strong skills in child/adolescent assessment, observation, treatment planning, and collaboration with internal and external service providers
• Experience and knowledge in providing family therapy
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm motions for typing or writing
• Ability to sit for long periods with occasional walking or standing
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull small objects as needed

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in leading the School Based Services department and ensuring high‑quality delivery of mental health services
• Supervise supervisors and, when needed, School‑Based Support Specialists or Clinicians to ensure strong performance and staff development
• Oversee productivity expectations, chart compliance, program requirements, and staff adherence to procedures
• Provide individual, group, family, and practical counseling services aligned with client needs and treatment goals
• Carry a limited caseload and participate in client staffing meetings to establish goals, interventions, and treatment plans
• Participate in emergency response efforts, offering rapid support in crisis situations
• Coordinate comprehensive follow‑up services for assigned clients
• Identify training needs for staff and develop, coordinate, or implement trainings in collaboration with the Education & Training Coordinator
• Assist with HR‑related tasks including interviewing, coaching, disciplinary processes, and documentation as needed
• Present educational materials to community groups to strengthen awareness and understanding of mental health
• Participate in required meetings, staff development activities, and quality assurance procedures
• Maintain compliance with clinical documentation standards, operational guidelines, and ethical codes
• Support the development and execution of special projects as needed by leadership
• If eligible, provide licensure supervision for up to three PLPC and/or LMSW employees

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree