School-Based Support Specialist (IPS)

Brightli•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you enjoy building relationships, supporting personal growth, and helping youth succeed in school, at home, and within their communities? Join our team as a School Based Support Specialist, where you’ll provide individualized behavioral health support and intensive outpatient case management to youth in a school-based setting. You’ll work closely with students, families, schools, community partners, and other service providers to promote recovery, resilience, social-emotional development, and academic success. In this role, services are primarily provided on school campuses during school hours, with additional support provided in homes and community settings when needed. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, adaptable, and committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related human services field.
Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field plus two (2) years of related behavioral health experience.
Any four-year combination of higher education and two (2) years of qualifying experience.
Associate's degree in Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support.
Four (4) years of full-time qualifying experience in the behavioral health field.
Providing individual or group services with a focus on recovery and resiliency.
Teaching and modeling coping strategies and skills to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Supporting individuals in functioning successfully in school, employment, family, or community settings.
Assisting individuals in achieving goals and objectives identified within individualized treatment plans.
Knowledge of case management, rehabilitation methods, and treatment planning within mental health and/or substance use services.
Understanding of behavioral health challenges and available community-based resources.
Familiarity with ethical, legal, and procedural standards applicable to behavioral health services.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth, families, schools, community partners, and service providers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively document services and utilize verbal de-escalation techniques.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Ability to coordinate services across multiple agencies and community resources.
Proficiency with electronic health records and common office software.
Demonstrated initiative and commitment to high-quality, client-centered care.
Ability to respond appropriately and professionally during crisis situations.
Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to supervision, agency policies, and established standards.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
Completion of all required training, including Relias, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Complete required professional development and training in accordance with applicable DMH and program standards.
Maintain knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the assigned program.
Must meet all applicable state, regulatory, contractual, and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized behavioral health interventions aligned with each student's treatment goals in school-based settings.
Support youth in developing healthy coping strategies, social-emotional skills, and daily living skills.
Coordinate care with students, families, schools, community partners, and internal and external service providers.
Manage an assigned caseload while ensuring services are timely, effective, individualized, and person-centered.
Provide crisis intervention, follow-up, and outreach to support student safety, engagement, and continuity of care.
Conduct home visits and community outreach as needed to promote youth and family engagement.
Support students and families in navigating community-based resources and services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record and other required systems.
Participate in quality assurance activities, data collection, and compliance initiatives in accordance with agency and contractual requirements.
Participate actively in staff development, supervision, training, and professional evaluation activities.
Adapt services and interventions to meet evolving student and family needs.
Collaborate with team members to support program goals and promote positive outcomes for students.
Maintain professional boundaries and respond appropriately to behavioral health crises.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility requirements
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
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