Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being)

The Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being) is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement and decision support on child well-being; communicate program information to leadership.
• Manage program matters by offering professional opinions and technical expertise on sector-wide child well-being and trauma-informed care concerns.
• Coordinate special cases escalated by CWB Specialists, facilitating connections across local, state, and federal resources.
• Engage with leadership and stakeholders to coordinate care and expedite placements.
• Maintain and coordinate the surge support deployment plan for CWB Specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with management on reporting requirements, initiatives, and information requests.
• Implement guidance to ensure continuity of care, reduce duplication of efforts, and synchronize activities across the child well-being program.
• Provide routine process and outcome metrics reports to monitor and evaluate program success.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with site and government staff.
• Ability to support multiple sites through ongoing communication and data assessment.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments in a developing program.
• Effective project prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (24/7/365).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferred.
• Licensed as LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent in relevant states.
• 5+ years of experience in child development and trauma-centered care, including clinical evaluations with children and families.
• 2+ years of management experience supervising staff.
• Preferred experience in cultural humility, child development, and trauma-informed care training.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental U.S.
• Must pass drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check post-offer.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

Pay: $52.45 per hour