IM+CANS Coaching Specialist - School of Social Work

IM+CANS Coaching Specialist - School of Social Work

Job Summary

Provide coaching and mentorship to community behavioral health staff and leadership with the usage of the IM+CANS and supporting tools, coach the TCOM philosophy, assist with implementation of other HFS directed clinical initiatives including curriculum development and implementation through statewide Learning Collaboratives to support best practices in utilization of the IM+CANS in clinical practices, provide ongoing coaching and support for new initiatives, demonstrate competency as a curriculum trainer and serve as Subject Matter Expert for New Service Initiatives and Systems of Care (SOC) curriculum.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct in person and online coaching sessions and learning collaboratives with community behavioral health staff and leadership to improve usage of IM+CANS, its tools and the TCOM philosophy. Using training methodologies, engage in person and by webinar with Medicaid enrolled providers to assess agency-specific challenges and build strategies for effective implementation and accurate use of the tool.
• Lead the development of Learning Collaboratives to support community behavioral health staff and leadership in the usage of IM+CANS and philosophies supporting client centered and collaborative relationships.
• Develop training and coaching curriculum, including on-site training and web-based training on intermediate and advanced use of the comprehensive behavioral health assessment tool and its relevance to effective treatment planning for children and families.
• Plan and deliver both web-based training and on-site training statewide for the IM+CANS assessment and treatment planning tool and integration of the tool into Systems of Care work and Wraparound for Care Coordination and Support Organizations staff and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned. Statewide travel may be necessary several days per week in order to effectuate trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Clinical licensure in Illinois, LPHA status pursuant to 89 ILAC 140.453.
• 1-3 years of Behavioral Health Services (Clinical) experience.
• 1-3 years of experience as IM+CANS user/supervisor.
• Active IM+CANS user certification including past training received through PATH.
• IM+CANS trainer level certification within 90 days of hire.
• SOC trainer certification within 120 days of hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

Clear understanding of TCOM and client centered philosophy, experience training.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Self-motivated and able to work semi-independently to train peers in 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 the child and family system, child and adolescent development, issues related to diagnosis and co-morbidity, and other behavioral health issues.

Appointment Information

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 search posting closes. Salary range $65,. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Hybrid work options may be available with ability to be on-site as needed.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on December 5, 2025. Upload cover letter, resume, reference names, transcripts if required. If required, provide transcripts no later than first day of employment. Apply through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For questions, contact SW-HR or .

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.