School Based Support Specialist Supervisor

Brightli • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our mission-driven team as a School-Based Support Supervisor, where you will lead and support a dedicated group of clinicians delivering behavioral health services directly within school settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, guiding staff in providing high-quality, student-centered care while fostering strong partnerships with schools, families, and community stakeholders. As a Supervisor, you will play a critical role in advancing student wellbeing by overseeing clinical services, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will serve as both a mentor and a hands-on clinician—managing a caseload, supporting crisis response, and ensuring that services are timely, effective, and aligned with treatment goals. If you are a compassionate leader who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply. Make a lasting difference in the lives of students by leading compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care directly where it matters most—within the school environment!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required in lieu of a master’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, school-based services, and DMH standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide regular individual and group supervision to School-Based Support Specialists
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff to ensure high-quality clinical care and professional growth
• Conduct field visits in school settings to support staff performance, safety, and service quality
• Lead team meetings and promote a collaborative, accountable work environment
• Maintain a clinical caseload, including conducting intake and annual assessments
• Participate in and lead treatment team staffing to develop and monitor client goals and progress
• Oversee development and review of Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs), including updates and 90-day reviews
• Provide direct individual, family, or group interventions as needed to support client care
• Respond to client crises during business hours and participate in on-call support as needed
• Provide backup coverage for staff absences and high-need cases
• Support emergency interventions and ensure appropriate follow-up care
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with DMH and organizational standards
• Provide constructive feedback and implement corrective action when necessary
• Participate in quality assurance processes, case reviews, and utilization management activities
• Ensure adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and clinical records policies
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Support program operations, including data tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring
• Review and approve staff travel and mileage for compliance and necessity
• Report critical incidents to leadership in a timely manner
• Partner with schools, families, and community agencies to support student success
• Conduct outreach and home visits as needed, including during school breaks
• Deliver educational presentations to promote mental health awareness
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Complete staff evaluations and participate in self-assessment processes
• Support organizational initiatives, program development, and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager