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Burrell Behavioral Health

Child Welfare Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262


Burrell Behavioral Health - Child Welfare Specialist - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Child Welfare Specialist supports youth and families in obtaining permanency, maintaining stability, well-being, and safety. The Child Welfare Specialist will support youth and families to meet their highest level of functioning in all environments.Essential Job Functions:Provide clinical treatment to youth and families.Provide a variety of services including case management, skills training, home-based casework, family preservation, visit supervision, crisis and safety planning, discharge planning, utilize supervision, communicate with HSPP’s and monitor progress. Articulate treatment progress through appropriate documentation.For youth placed in A&C foster homes, conduct home visits per the youth’s level of supervision, communicate with providers and foster parents on a weekly basis, assess the youth and create safety plans/crisis intervention as appropriate. Attend IEP meetings, obtain educational documentation, ensure medical care, offer successful adult services for youth over 14 years of age, engage in pro-social recreational activities, and support youth to participate in cultural and religious activities.Provide crisis intervention/emergency services by assessing risk, developing safety plans, and reporting any abuse or neglect, or any other emergency situations.Communication and collaboration with collateral contacts, stakeholders, and referral sources; develop and maintain effective relationships by consulting and/or meeting with providers and stakeholders regarding client care, integrated health, current function, medication-related issues, education support, and any other care related to client/families. Maintain open and professional communication with Team Leaders, clients/families, and staff/team members.Accountability and Documentation by completing documentation timely and accurately, maintaining ethical standards of Adult & Child, maintaining proficiency in the EHR, and meeting contractual and reporting obligations for referral sources and governing bodies by required timelines.Participate in training and development by completing all required trainings, attending clinical staffing, and actively participating in supervision and other recommended trainings to provide professional development.Create a professional and ethical environment by promoting open communication, ethical practice, and building upon the strengths of the team.Meet the metrics as assigned to this position including service delivery and documentation compliance.Be a team player, demonstrating professionalism, cooperation, and collaboration by showing a willingness to accept supervision, completing required trainings, and seeking out new development opportunities.Quality of care by focusing on client-centered treatment that is flexible to client’s emergent needs during bi-weekly supervision with Team Leaders.Other duties as assigned by program leadership.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficient in computer software skills (Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Record, etc.).Ability to organize and manage time.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability and willingness to travel as required for position.Willingness to accept supervision, flexible and passionate about serving those in need. Enjoys working with people. Reliable, responsible, can work both as a member of a team and independently.Experience and Education Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related Health and Human Services field.Employment Requirements:Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within.Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.Brightli is on a Mission:A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and authentic workplace.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work-related factors.Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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