School Based Support Specialist

Job Description :

Job Title : School-Based Support Specialist

Location : Quincy IL School District

Department : Clarity Healthcare - School-Based Services

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift : Monday - Friday

Job Summary :

Are you passionate about supporting youth and promoting mental wellness in schools? Join us as a School-Based Support Specialist in Quincy, IL! This vital role helps students succeed by providing in-school mental health support, empowering them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

As a School-Based Support Specialist, you will deliver individualized services based on comprehensive treatment plans, helping students develop the skills they need to manage challenges, access resources, and build resilience. You'll play an essential role in connecting mental health care with the educational experience.

As a Therapist, you'll be responsible for assisting individuals in improving their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments and providing clinical guidance as they move towards recovery. You will complete intake / screening and / or comprehensive assessment processes, determine and document diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and participate in clinical staffing / treatment meetings.

New to Quincy?

In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we're pleased to introduce the Quincy Concierge Program for newcomers and returnees to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program helps new residents connect with locals, discover community resources, enjoy community tours, and participate in quarterly events. To learn more, visit www.Quincyscalling.com.

Position Perks & Benefits :

• 29 Days of PTO
• Pay $20.00 - $23.00
• 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

Key Responsibilities :

Education and / or Experience Qualifications :

One of the following is required :

Required License / Certification :

Additional Qualifications :

Supervisory Requirements :

Brightli is on a Mission :

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & 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

Brightli is on a Mission :

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.