Early Intervention Behavioral Health Specialist

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

The Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is the lead agency responsible for the oversight of the administration of the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP), ensuring that evaluation, case management and early intervention services/supports are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA. The population served includes infants, toddlers, or preschoolers (children ages 0-3) with or at risk for developmental delays, disabilities or atypical development. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide evaluation, assessment and behavioral health treatment services to children with developmental concerns and their families. This position will also conduct conduct developmental assessments and multi-disciplinary developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for the NCITP and assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services. Duties also include developing the initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that include functional family-centered routine based goals and strategies, along with appropriate specialized supports. In addition, the Behavioral Health Specialist provides consultation to CDSA staff and staff contracted with the CDSA around mental and behavioral health issues. This position is also involved in community development activities to promote resources and supports for children with developmental needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have behavioral health clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPA, LPC, LMFT, etc.) to practice therapy in NC.

Nice To Haves

• Conducted standardized evaluations and behavioral health assessments to inform service planning.
• Supported families in developing outcomes for inclusion in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Delivered behavioral health treatment to children and their caregivers across diverse needs.
• Integrated families into the intervention process through collaborative, strengths‑based practices.
• Coached parents and caregivers to embed skill‑building strategies into daily routines for ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, assessment and behavioral health treatment services to children with developmental concerns and their families.
• Conduct developmental assessments and multi-disciplinary developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for the NCITP and assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services.
• Developing the initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that include functional family-centered routine based goals and strategies, along with appropriate specialized supports.
• Provide consultation to CDSA staff and staff contracted with the CDSA around mental and behavioral health issues.
• Involved in community development activities to promote resources and supports for children with developmental needs.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees