Intensive Home Based Specialist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Intensive Home Based Specialist
PATH, School of Social Work
Located Statewide in Illinois
Job Summary
Train the Intensive Home Based (IHB) curriculum and other HFS directed clinical initiatives to community behavioral health staff and leadership, provide on-going coaching and support for new initiatives, and serve as Subject Matter Expert for New Service Initiatives and SOC curriculum.Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver both web-based training, including questions and answers, and on-site trainings statewide
for:- The Intensive Home-Based service/program and any related components, tools, or related topics that are necessary.
- The IM-CANS assessment and treatment planning tool and any related components of the tool or related topics that are necessary.
- Integration of Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) into Systems of Care work and Wraparound for Community Mental Health staff and leadership.
- Training of newly launched Medicaid services to support providers in successful development, implementation and analysis.
- Using various training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, the trainer will engage in person and
by webinar with Medicaid enrolled providers to:
- To assess agency specific challenges and build strategies for effective and accurate implementation of the
service/program and effective implementation of Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA), Solution Focused
Approaches and use of MAP tools.
- Assist in the development and support of MAP supported users and MAP credentialed therapists.
- Work in conjunction with the Clinical Quality Review team to identify and implement strategies to effectively support implementation of the IHB Service and Curriculum.
- Develop trainings, including on-site trainings and web-based trainings on intermediate and advanced use of
the functional behavioral analysis tool, solution focused approaches, and MAP tools and resources and their
relevance to effective treatment planning for children and families.
- Provide feedback to Field Services Coordinator, MAP Clinical Coordinator and Workforce Development Team as Subject Matter Expert on new services, and IHB implementation efforts to guide future curriculum development and statewide support strategies.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
- Some analysis of training effectiveness may be required.
- This training will be based in Systems of Care (SoC) principles.
- Travel may be necessary several days per week in order to effectuate trainings.
Travel Requirements
Travel may be required several days per week to effectuate trainings.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. LPHA status pursuant to 89 ILAC 140.453. IM+CANS trainer level certification within 90 days of hire. MAP Instructor credential within 90 days of hire. SOC trainer certification within 120 days of hiring. Illinois LCPC or LCSW clinical licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CSPI, CANS, ANSA, FAST or TCOM, experience working in home and community settings providing clinical intervention, experience training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Self-motivated and able to work semi-independently to train peers in assessment and care planning.
- 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 posting closes. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 - $70,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Hybrid work options may be available for this position with the ability to be on-site as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, February 24, 2025. 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. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact SW-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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Requisition ID: 1028845
Job Category: Education & Student Services
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