School Based Support Specialist
Core
Deliver individualized mental health services to students on school premises to support treatment goals, build resilience, and promote academic success.
Role type
School-based mental health support specialist
Builds
Student mental wellness and recovery within the educational environment
Domain
Behavioral health / Education
Required skills
Mental health interventions, crisis response, treatment planning, case management, assessment, care coordination, documentation, home visits, community resource navigation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of substance use interventions, school setting adaptation, rapport building with families and staff
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver mental health services to students on school premises, Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies, Help students build skills that promote recovery and resilience, Manage a student caseload and provide care coordination, Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans, Provide crisis response and follow-up support, Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC