School Based Support Specialist Supervisor

Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Support Supervisor

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: School-Based Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Join our mission-driven team as a School-Based Support Supervisor, where you will lead and support a dedicated group of clinicians delivering behavioral health services directly within school settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, guiding staff in providing high-quality, student-centered care while fostering strong partnerships with schools, families, and community stakeholders.

As a Supervisor, you will play a critical role in advancing student wellbeing by overseeing clinical services, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will serve as both a mentor and a hands-on clinician—managing a caseload, supporting crisis response, and ensuring that services are timely, effective, and aligned with treatment goals. If you are a compassionate leader who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of students by leading compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care directly where it matters most—within the school environment!

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Supervision & Leadership

• · Provide regular individual and group supervision to School-Based Support Specialists

• · Coach, mentor, and develop staff to ensure high-quality clinical care and professional growth

• · Conduct field visits in school settings to support staff performance, safety, and service quality

• · Lead team meetings and promote a collaborative, accountable work environment

Client Care & Service Delivery

• · Maintain a clinical caseload, including conducting intake and annual assessments

• · Participate in and lead treatment team staffing to develop and monitor client goals and progress

• · Oversee development and review of Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs), including updates and 90-day reviews

• · Provide direct individual, family, or group interventions as needed to support client care

Crisis Intervention & Coverage

• · Respond to client crises during business hours and participate in on-call support as needed

• · Provide backup coverage for staff absences and high-need cases

• · Support emergency interventions and ensure appropriate follow-up care

Documentation & Compliance

• · Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with DMH and organizational standards

• · Provide constructive feedback and implement corrective action when necessary

• · Participate in quality assurance processes, case reviews, and utilization management activities

• · Ensure adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and clinical records policies

Program Operations & Support

• · Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members

• · Support program operations, including data tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring

• · Review and approve staff travel and mileage for compliance and necessity

• · Report critical incidents to leadership in a timely manner

Community Engagement & Collaboration

• · Partner with schools, families, and community agencies to support student success

• · Conduct outreach and home visits as needed, including during school breaks

• · Deliver educational presentations to promote mental health awareness

Organizational Participation

• · Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities

• · Complete staff evaluations and participate in self-assessment processes

• · Support organizational initiatives, program development, and continuous improvement efforts

• · Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• · Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred

• · Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required in lieu of a master’s degree

• · Previous supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred

• · Knowledge of behavioral health systems, school-based services, and DMH standards preferred

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.