Clinical Services Specialist

State of Indiana•Madison, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Service Specialist 1 (CSS1) functions as an experienced clinician providing inpatient clinical treatment to patients admitted to Madison State Hospital. The role includes assessing patients, recommending therapeutic interventions, and providing group and/or individual counseling or therapy. The specialist works collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment staff in the psychology department to deliver evidence-based interventions. Clinical work with adults, groups, and/or families experiencing intellectual disabilities and serious mental illness is preferred; working knowledge of assessment and experience developing behavioral or treatment plans for these populations is also preferred. Madison State Hospital is part of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network and provides comprehensive treatment using a Trauma Informed Care approach. The hospital offers services that include individual, medication, and family therapy; psycho-educational groups; rehabilitation therapies; chaplain services; co-occurring programming; and employment opportunities. The role requires a master’s degree in social work, mental health, or a related field from an accredited university, along with active Indiana licensure through the Professional Licensing Agency in a qualifying area. The posting identifies both fully licensed credentials and associate-level licenses among its qualifications. A valid driver’s license and access to transportation are also required. The salary traditionally starts at $59,800 and may be commensurate with education and work experience. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health, or a related field from an accredited university.
Active Indiana licensure through the Professional Licensing Agency as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-A), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A). The role overview also lists LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed/Certified Behavioral Analyst as qualifying licenses.
Clinical work experience with children, adults, and/or families.
Experience providing crisis management, including time-sensitive, solution-focused treatment.
Knowledge of mental health and/or social work principles, and state and federal laws, policies, and regulations related to therapeutic services.
Knowledge of characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations.
Knowledge of evidence-based counseling and/or psychotherapeutic interventions.
Ability to respond supportively and empathetically to people experiencing mental illness and unsafe behaviors across socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to obtain and systematically record accurate social data and write clear, accurate, concise reports with realistic and meaningful recommendations.
Ability to make independent clinical judgments.
Ability to evaluate client treatment needs and collaborate with community-based and residential staff to develop an effective course of action.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Clinical work experience with adults, groups, and/or families experiencing intellectual disabilities and serious mental illness.
Working knowledge of assessment and skills or experience developing behavioral and/or treatment plans for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses.

Responsibilities

Evaluate cases to identify therapeutic treatment and service needs for patients who may have experienced trauma or are impacted by severe mental illness.
Initiate multidisciplinary team responses to promote patient outcomes and safety.
Educate and collaborate with professionals to assess patient needs, plan and implement clinical treatment interventions, and make treatment and placement recommendations.
Recommend options and solutions to address patient needs and ensure clinical recommendations are fulfilled.
Establish and maintain therapeutic alliances with patients and their families or caregivers, facilitating family therapy as needed and addressing barriers to patient progress and community support connections in discharge planning.
Develop and maintain processes for collaboration involving patients referred to the state hospital, acute hospitals, and intensive residential placements.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
Provide individual or group therapy to reduce problematic symptoms and enhance treatment outcomes, as needed.
Consult with agency field staff and attorneys regarding patient assessment and therapeutic treatment, as needed.
Address legal issues, assist in hearings, and/or provide testimony as required by court.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment staff to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.