Behavioral Health Education Specialist - LSW/LPC - SMS-3833

This position is responsible for programmatic development and delivery of trauma education curriculum primarily through the partnership between the SIU Survivor Recovery Center (SRC) and the SIU Office of Correctional Medicine (OCM). This position will collaborate with SRC and OCM teams as well as staff at facilities within the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to fulfill programmatic requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Curriculum may also be developed and delivered to other community partners as requested. This position may provide education and mentoring to various learners within the SIU School of Medicine and the Department of Family & Community Medicine (FCM).

This position is on-site only.

Responsibilities

• Administration (15%)
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Office of Correctional Medicine as well as designated facilities within the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).
  • Act as primary liaison between SRC, OCM, and IDOC facility staff, traveling to various Illinois facilities for meetings, presentations, and other consultations as needed.
  • Build and maintain relationships with additional community agencies for training and curriculum development purposes.
  • Collect surveys, participant feedback, and other data in support of program evaluation and improvement.
• Teaching (55%)
  • Lead the development and implementation of Trauma Education Series (TES) curriculum for community partners.
  • Participate in development and implementation of TES curriculum for IDOC staff and incarcerated individuals at IDOC facilities.
  • Provide behavioral health education to rotating medical students and other medical learners as requested.
  • Serve as Attending/Mentor for SRC interns and learners.
• Research and Scholarly Activity (5%)
  • Assist SRC Evaluator, FCM statistician, and OCM staff to collect and analyze program data.
  • Coordinate with outside research partners as appropriate to assess and improve the program.
• Service (25%)
  • Serve as resource for individuals/agencies who are seeking additional trauma-informed care information or services.
  • Provide supportive counseling interventions to IDOC staff upon request.
  • Participate in professional coaching, training, wellness, and other professional development activities as requested.
  • Facilitate focus groups with staff at partner agencies as necessary for curriculum development.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university.
  • Two years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practice.
  • Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with other professionals and community agencies.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Must have valid Illinois driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
  • Licensed as a Social Worker or Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois.
• Desirable Qualifications
  • Minimum of two years prior work experience providing psychotherapy to individuals with histories of trauma.
  • Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Experience working in a correctional setting.
  • Experience facilitating focus groups, providing training, and/or teaching adults.
  • Experience in program development and implementation.