Field Specialist - Path, School Of Social Work

Field Specialist - PATH, School of Social Work

Located Statewide in IL

Job SummaryTrain the IM+CANS model and other HFS directed clinical initiatives to community behavioral health staff and leadership, provide ongoing coaching and support for new initiatives, and serve as Subject Matter Expert for New Service Initiatives and Systems of Care (SOC) curriculum. Duties & Responsibilities · Plan and deliver both web-based training, including questions and answers, and on-site training statewide for o The IM+CANS assessment and treatment planning tool and any related components of the tool or related topics that are necessary. o Integration of the IM+CANS into Systems of Care work and Wraparound for Care Coordination and Support Organizations staff and leadership. o Training of newly launched Medicaid services to support providers in the successful development, implementation, and analysis. · Using various training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, engage in person and by webinar with Medicaid enrolled providers to: o Assess agency-specific challenges and build strategies for effective implementation and accurate use of the tool developing, planning, and analyzing. o Work in conjunction with the Compliance Coordination team to ensure providers are compliant with service and implementation policy. · Develop training, including on-site training and web-based training on intermediate and advanced use of the comprehensive behavioral health assessment tool and its relevance to effective treatment planning for children and families. o Provide feedback to Field Services Coordinator and Workforce Development Team as Subject Matter Expert on new services, the IM+CANS implementation efforts to guide future curriculum development and statewide support strategies. · Other Duties as Assigned. o Some analysis of training effectiveness may be required. o This training will be based in Systems of Care (SoC) principles. o Statewide travel may be necessary several days per week in order to effectuate trainings.

Travel Requirements Statewide travel required. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university. 1-3 years of Behavioral Health Services (Clinical) experience.

IM+CANS trainer level certification within 90 days of hire. SOC trainer certification within 120 days of hiring. Illinois clinical licensure.

LPHA status pursuant to 89ILAC 140.453 Preferred Qualifications Experience working with IM+CANS, IM-CAT, ANSA, FAST or TCOM is strongly preferred, experience training preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Self-motivated and able to work semi-independently to train peers in assessment and care planning. Possess a working knowledge of change management strategies, established training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, case study and clinical case presentation methodologies, established evidence-informed child behavioral health practices and clinical interventions, the impact of trauma on the child and family system, child and adolescent development, issues related to diagnosis and co-morbidity, and other behavioral health issues.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search closes.

Hybrid work may be considered for this position. The minimum salary range for this position is $60,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 5, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact sw-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1025003

Job Category: Education & Student Services

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