Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Specialist 

Location: Sedalia, Missouri

Department: School Based Services 

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: 
Burrell Behavioral Health is expanding our School Based Services Department. We are adding School Based Specialists to our staff who will be key players in assisting school-age youth achieve their goals. School Based Specialists provide on-site intervention in area schools for clients enrolled in the program and will collaborate closely with school staff to ensure appropriate client care. 

This position offers…. 

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  

Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel 

Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition 

Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.  

Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more 

Key Responsibilities: 

Participate in the ongoing process of monitoring client progress in treatment programs 

Participate in development of specific individual treatment/rehabilitation plans 

Provide individual assistance to clients as a resource in accessing needed mental health services 

Provide individual assistance to clients in completing activities of daily living skills 

Assist the client to access and utilize a variety of community agencies and resources to provide ongoing social, vocational, educational, and recreational support and activities 

Additional job duties to target client wellness and rehabilitation 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in: Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Recreational Therapy, Human Development and Family Studies, Gerontology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Sociology. 

Valid Driver's License, Current Auto Insurance, Favorable Driving Record. 

Reliable Vehicle. 

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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.