Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Support Specialist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday – Friday, School Hours
 

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about supporting youth and helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally? Join our team at Adult & Child Health as a School-Based Support Specialist!
 

In this role, you will provide direct support to students during school hours, helping them thrive in the classroom and beyond. You’ll work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff to implement individualized treatment plans, coordinate community-based mental health services, and deliver evidence-based interventions that promote resilience, skill-building, and long-term well-being.
 

This position is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives while working in a supportive, school-based environment.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in achieving success at school, home, and in the community.

• Provide services during school hours directly on school premises, ensuring accessible, student-centered support.

• Collaborate with students, families, and treatment teams to implement individualized treatment goals.

• Manage a caseload and participate in client staffing to set treatment objectives and review progress.

• Facilitate educational and supportive activities that promote recovery, resilience, and well-being.

• Exercise sound judgment when providing emergency services to students experiencing crises, including safety planning and follow-up support.

• Conduct outreach and home visits when necessary, including during school breaks, to maintain engagement.

• Document all client services and progress accurately and in accordance with agency policies.

• Participate in training, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with community agencies and school staff to ensure coordinated, comprehensive services.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by program leadership.
   

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus two years of related work experience; OR

• Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; OR

• Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; OR

• Four years of qualifying experience*
   

*Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
 

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team.

• Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible in adapting to student and program needs.

• Able to establish effective relationships with students, families, and community partners.
   

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

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.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.