Internalizing Disorder Clinical Specialist

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking a Social Worker III to perform professional social work duties as an Internalizing Disorders Clinical Specialist for children, adolescents, and families seeking assistance through the Children’s Behavioral Health Care Portal. The position specifically supports children and adolescents experiencing internalizing disorders, including disorders that result in a danger to self. The specialist provides technical assistance for specialized mental health service programs, conducts assessments of individuals and families, provides clinical consultation, coordinates linkage to statewide programs, collaborates with inter-agency team members, and completes reports and documentation. The position is based at the Department of Human Services headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. A hybrid work schedule may be available, but reporting to headquarters is required as necessary based on operational needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university.
Two years of professional social work experience evaluating and treating or habilitating people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or other disabilities.
Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulation.
Two years of professional social work experience working with children and/or adolescents with internalizing disorders and/or mental health issues in a clinical setting.
Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience working with children and/or adolescents with anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, or disorders that result in danger to self.
Two years of professional experience evaluating and providing technical assistance, guidance, and advice on accessing specialized children’s mental health service programs for a public or private organization.
Two years of professional experience making clinical judgments based on best practices and established practices in the social work field.
Two years of professional experience completing reports and case-file summaries.

Responsibilities

Serve as the statewide Internalizing Disorders Clinical Specialist for children and adolescents seeking assistance through the Children’s Behavioral Health Care Portal.
Evaluate and research system factors and maintain familiarity with the etiology, phenomenology, and treatment of internalizing disorders in children and adolescents, including disorders that result in danger to self.
Collaborate with the inter-agency staffing group and share information with key partners as permitted by consent and interagency agreements to help overcome barriers to behavioral health services for children, youth, and families.
Complete required case-file reports and prepare summary reports for the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees