Quality Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university of social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
• Illinois LCPC/LCSW or equivalent that meets IL Rule 132/140 LPHA designation
• Experience in assessment for individuals with mental health needs
• Must obtain IM-CANS certification and demonstrate proficiency within 45 days
• Basic computer proficiency, knowledge of Word and internet skills
• Basic technology, smartphone, and computer proficiency; knowledge of web-based team communication tools (ex. Microsoft Teams), electronic health records, telehealth programs, and internet skills

Nice To Haves

• at least 1 year experience completing IM-CANS assessments preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete IM-CANS review acting as LPHA for staff on Behavioral Health Division; providing feedback and coordinating with assessor as needed (LPHA candidates only)
• Provide back-up, on-call to the Front Door assessment team; respond to referrals by reaching out to hospitals and completing assessment within 24 hours of referral to meet grant requirements
• Complete comprehensive strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical mental health assessments to adults at local hospitals
• Complete tracking and update CIS and spreadsheets to identify assigned IM-CANS for review
• Ensure follow-up with assessor so that IM-CANS are signed and completed within 14 days
• Coordinate with assessor’s supervisor/manager if needed, to provide feedback on assessments and/or timeliness of updates/completion
• Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner; including referrals, desk reviews, IM-CANS, and other assessment tools
• Participate in clinical and administrative supervision as directed, to receive and offer feedback and for performance evaluation and seek additional clinical and program consultation as needed
• Participate in All Staff meetings & other staff meetings and trainings as directed
• Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
• Meet agency quality and compliance standards