School Based Support Specialist
About The Position
Centerstone is hiring a School-Based Support Specialist in Quincy, Illinois, to provide in-school mental health support that helps students thrive academically and emotionally. The specialist delivers individualized services based on comprehensive treatment plans, helping students manage challenges, access resources, and build resilience. The role connects mental health care with the educational experience and includes care coordination, crisis support, outreach, and collaboration with schools, families, and other providers. The position may also involve home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related experience; or a four-year combination of higher education and two years of related experience; or 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 in the execution of treatment plan goals.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
- Knowledge of mental health/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.
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.
- Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other employee benefits.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to a 5% match 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 and Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- AD&D insurance and company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
