School Based Support Specialist

Centerstone•Carterville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist in Quincy, Illinois, to provide in-school mental health support that helps students succeed academically and emotionally. The specialist delivers individualized services based on comprehensive treatment plans, helping students manage challenges, connect with resources, and build resilience. The role also connects mental health care with the educational experience through coordination with students, families, school personnel, and other service providers. The position includes managing a student caseload, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, participating in client staffings, responding to crises, and providing follow-up and outreach. The specialist maintains accurate documentation and participates in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation. Home visits and outreach may be needed during school breaks or as circumstances require. Centerstone is a nonprofit behavioral health system. The posting lists 29 days of PTO, a pay range of $19.10–$26.80, and a broad employee benefits package. It also mentions a Quincy Concierge Program for newcomers and returnees to the Quincy and Adams County area.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Knowledge of mental health or substance-use interventions and community resources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, multitask, and work independently.
Comfort building rapport with students, families, and school personnel.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities in a school-based setting.
Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related experience; a four-year combination of higher education and two years of related experience; an associate’s degree in Behavioral Health Support; or four years of qualifying experience in mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services.
Qualifying experience may include providing individual or group rehabilitation/recovery services; teaching coping and self-management skills; supporting clients in community, family, or school integration; or assisting with treatment plan goals.

Responsibilities

Deliver mental health services to students on school premises.
Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies and a strengths-based approach.
Help students build skills that promote recovery, resilience, and academic success.
Manage a student caseload and coordinate care with other service providers.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in client staffings.
Provide crisis response and follow-up support, including outreach for missed appointments.
Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and clinical guidelines.
Participate in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation.
Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed.

Benefits

29 days of paid time off.
Pay range of $19.10–$26.80; the posting also gives a position-specific range of $20.00–$23.00.
Eligibility for HRSA loan repayment, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with company match, described as up to 5% for part-time and full-time employees.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Emergency Medical Leave Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent child care; Health Savings Accounts are also listed.
Health and Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Discount Program.
Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
Ten paid holidays.
AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage, company paid.
Employee Resource Groups.
Continuing education opportunities.