School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist

School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist Part-Time | Exempt On-Site | Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH) $64,106 - $74,872 annually (based on years of experience | .73 FTE) Make a Difference Where It Matters Most — In the Lives of Students What if your workday meant helping a student feel safe, heard, and supported? At Greater Seacoast Community Health, we're looking for a School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist who is passionate about supporting adolescents through real-life challenges—right where they are: in school. This is more than a clinical role. It's an opportunity to change trajectories, build resilience, and create lasting impact in the lives of students and families. Why This Role Matters As a key member of a school-based support team, you will: Provide direct mental health care to students navigating emotional, behavioral, and social challenges Support early identification and intervention for mental health and substance use concerns Help create a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed school environment Collaborate with educators, families, and healthcare professionals to support student success Your work directly impacts student well-being, academic success, and long-term outcomes. What You'll Do Clinical Care & Counseling Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments Provide individual and group counseling Deliver evidence-based interventions (age-appropriate and trauma-informed) ️ Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment Perform safety and risk assessments (including suicidality) Provide crisis intervention and develop safety plans Triage students based on urgency and level of need Collaboration & Care Coordination Partner with school counselors, nurses, teachers, and administrators Engage families in care planning and support Coordinate referrals to community-based services when needed Prevention & Student Support Support early intervention and prevention strategies Facilitate group sessions and skill-building activities Promote resilience, coping skills, and healthy decision-making ️ Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR Adhere to all licensing, ethical, and organizational standards

What You Bring Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a behavioral health field

REQUIRED

Active licensure with the NH Board of Mental Health Current BLS Certification What Makes You Successful Here Compassionate, calm, and grounded Skilled at working with adolescents and diverse populations Strong clinical judgment and crisis management ability Collaborative and team-oriented Adaptable in a fast-paced, school-based environment Work Environment On-site in school settings (not remote) Follows the academic calendar Opportunity to work across multiple school locations Schedule & Compensation This is a .73 FTE, salaried (exempt), benefits-eligible school-based position . Work is performed on-site during the academic year, aligned with the school calendar. While students are not in session year-round, employees remain on payroll and receive consistent pay throughout the entire year, including school breaks and summer months. Our Mission & Culture At GSCH, we are committed to: Compassion. Respect. Integrity. Collaboration. Excellence.

Our mission:

To deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services accessible to all—regardless of ability to pay.

Our vision:

A community where everyone has the opportunity to live a long and healthy life. Make an Impact If you're ready to use your clinical expertise to support students, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful difference every day— Apply today at GetCommunityHealth.org