Assistant Director, School Based Services

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director, School Based Services

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: School Based Southwest

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of School Based Services provides operational and clinical leadership for a comprehensive school-based behavioral health program. This role ensures trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care by supervising multidisciplinary staff, coordinating services, collaborating with community partners, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

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:

• Oversee daily operations, workflows, and clinical protocols for School Based Services
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical and support team members
• Coordinate service delivery, including assessment, intervention, and transitions of care
• Ensure accurate documentation, incident reporting, and compliance with licensing/accreditation standards
• Collaborate with schools, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to support youth
• Lead team member recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Monitor program performance, contribute to quality improvement, and implement best practices
• Provide leadership during high-acuity situations and participate in on-call rotation as needed
• Support strategic planning and resource management to advance program goals
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in human services or related field preferred
• Licensure as a mental health practitioner (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred
• Two years of experience in behavioral health or school-based clinical settings

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met

Keywords:

Assistant Director, School Based Services, Behavioral Health, School-Based Services, Youth Services, Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, Springfield, Missouri

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.