Crisis Services Training Specialist, School of Social Work

Provider Assistance Training Hub (PATH)

Located statewide in Illinois.

Delivering and developing training content and curriculum to support crisis intervention services for enrolled Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers in the State of Illinois. Train the IM+CANS, IM-CAT, Mobile Crisis Response required trainings, Human Trafficking, and other crisis and clinical content developed for funder initiatives.

• Plan and deliver both web‑based training (including Q&A) and on‑site trainings statewide for the IM+CANS assessment and treatment planning tool and related components, IM‑CAT and Crisis Safety Plan (CSP), and newly launched Medicaid services such as Mobile Crisis Response.
• Using various training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, engage with Medicaid enrolled providers in person and by webinar to assess agency‑specific challenges and build strategies for effective implementation and accurate use of the tool, and work with the Crisis Services Coordinator and PATH leadership team to ensure compliance with service and implementation policy.
• Develop trainings, including on‑site and web‑based sessions, on intermediate and advanced crisis response and intervention skills for effective care planning and linkage for children and families; provide feedback to the Crisis Services Coordinator and Workforce Development Team as a subject‑matter expert; assist overall IM+CANS and IM‑CAT implementation to guide future curriculum development and statewide support strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including analysis of training effectiveness; training will be based on Systems of Care (SoC) principles. Travel may be required several days per week to conduct trainings.

Statewide travel required.

• Master’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1‑3 years of crisis work experience.
• Illinois clinical licensure.
• LPHA status pursuant to 89 ILAC 140.453.
• IM+CANS trainer level certification within 90 days of hire.
• SOC trainer certification within 120 days of hire.

• Experience working with IM‑CAT, CANS, ANSA, FAST or TCOM.
• Training experience.
• Mobile Crisis Response experience.

Self‑motivated and able to work semi‑independently to train peers in crisis response, assessment, and care planning. Working knowledge of change management strategies, established training, coaching, and transfer of learning methodologies, case study and clinical case presentation methodologies, evidence‑informed child behavioral health practices and clinical interventions, impact of trauma on child and family systems, child and adolescent development, diagnosis and comorbidity, and other behavioral health issues.

This is a 100% full‑time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting closes. Salary range $60,000–$70,000. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Hybrid and/or remote work options may be available with on‑site availability per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Waivers for employees and dependents.

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