Clinical Services Specialist

About the role

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates cases to identify therapeutic treatment and service needs, for patients who may have experienced trauma or are impacted by severe mental illness.
• Initiates multidisciplinary team responses to ensure positive outcomes and safety for the patient.
• Provides education and collaboration with other professionals to assess patient needs, plan and implement clinical treatment interventions, and make treatment and placement recommendations.
• Recommends options and solutions to address the needs of the patient to ensure clinical recommendations are fulfilled.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family/caregivers by facilitating family therapy as needed, with focus on resolving barriers to patient progress and community support connections in discharge planning.
• Develops and maintains processes related to collaboration with patients referred to the state hospital, acute hospitals, and intensive residential placements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
• Makes individual or group therapy to patients to decrease problematic symptoms and enhance treatment outcomes.
• Consults with agency field staff and attorneys regarding the assessment and therapeutic treatment of patients. May address legal issues, assist in hearings and/or provide testimony as required by Court.

Requirements

• Experience providing crisis management, including time sensitive, solution focused treatment.
• Knowledge of the principles of mental health and/or social work, state and federal laws, policies and regulations related to the administration of therapeutic services.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the scope and activities 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 individuals struggling with mental illness and unsafe behaviors from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to obtain accurate social data, to record such data systematically and to write clear, accurate and 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.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health or related field from an accredited University.
• Active Indiana licensure through the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-A), or an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A).
• Clinical work experience with children, adults and/or families required.

Qualifications

• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of mental health and social work principles.
• Experience with crisis management and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.