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Child Welfare Clinical Specialist IV
| Company | University of Louisville |
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| Location | Louisville, KY, USA |
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| Salary | $51700 – $63461 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six (6) years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to child welfare and behavioral health staff regarding implementation of screening, assessment, evidence-based treatment, case planning and progress monitoring.
- Coordinate and conduct training regarding implementation of evidence-based screening, assessment, treatment, case planning and monitoring, and monitor clinician CANS certification.
- Work with internal and external entities to plan and implement strategies to improve assessment of behavioral health needs and service delivery to children in out-of-home care.
- Input and analyze data to monitor compliance of provider agencies in the use of the CANS and associated interventions and project outcomes, and use results in training, consultation and interagency planning and implementation activities.
- Write reports for federal and state partners and reference materials related to project goals, implementation and programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in social work or equivalent
- Qualified mental health professional as defined by Kentucky Law such as possession of an LCSW.
- Experience in providing clinical assessment and treatment in the behavioral health system, particularly behavioral health treatment of children and youth are preferred.
- Experience working with the public child welfare system is preferred.
- Experience in providing training to professionals is desired.
