What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Well Being Specialist position at Deployed Services?
The Licensed Clinician (Specialist, Child Well Being) is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.
Essential Functions:
- Observe the physical environment, individual interactions, and verbal and nonverbal cues related to assessing child well-being concerns to ensure appropriate interactions between facility staff, family members, and children
- Proactively propose solutions that leverage existing services and coordinate immediate interventions and case management activities among requisite facility staff as necessary to support a child’s well-being
- Partner with management on decisions regarding the care of children who are experiencing current and/or ongoing medical, psychological, physical limitations, developmental, behavioral, or safety needs that require frequent attention or close monitoring, such as those identified as Elevated In-Custody Medical (ECMR)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to support several sites through ongoing communication and review of assessment data
- Ability to communicate with site and government staff effectively and efficiently
- Have experience working in a multidisciplinary team-based environment
- Ability to operate in a dynamic environment within a developing new program
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills
- Good research skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours. We operate 24/7/365
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferred
- Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Doctor level prepared psychologist (LP) or equivalent within the state(s)
- 2 years of working experience in child development, culturally aware and trauma-centered care, performing clinical evaluations in direct engagement with children and their families
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS)
- Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment
