QI Clinician - CYFS

IdahoPTV; Idaho; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation

Retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Training opportunities

Flexible hours / telecommuting

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is seeking a QI Clinician to perform assessments and clinical reviews for youth in the child welfare system, reporting to a DHW office statewide. You will gather collateral information, complete tools like CANS and CSE-IT, and develop placement recommendations with timely documentation.

Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage multiple assessments with deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field.
• Licensure as LMSW/LCSW or LPC or LMFT per Idaho Codes is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform QI assessments and related clinical reviews for youth in child welfare.
• Gather collateral information and complete required assessment tools.
• Develop written clinical recommendations and placement needs.
• Prepare clear, timely reports with clinical rationale and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and participate in meetings.
• Monitor cases, manage deadlines, and communicate barriers to supervision.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Tools

CANS

CSE-IT

Job description

USA:ID:Statewide | Human Resources | Full Time

32.00 - 32.00 USD per hour

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The QI (Qualified Individual) Clinician is responsible for completing QI assessments and related clinical reviews for youth involved with the child welfare system. The QI Clinician reviews referral information, gathers collateral documentation, participates in meetings as needed, completes required assessment tools, and develops written clinical recommendations and placement needs. This position requires strong clinical judgment, timely documentation, collaboration with internal and external partners, and the ability to manage multiple assessments with competing deadlines.

This is a statewide position that will report to the nearest DHW office. The assigned work location will depend on workstation availability at a DHW office.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Review referrals and case documentation to determine assessment needs, relevant history, presenting concerns, risk factors, strengths, and placement considerations.
• Complete QI assessments in accordance with program requirements, federal and state expectations, and established timelines.
• Administer and/or review required assessment tools, including the Child Adolescent needs and strengths (CANS), Commercial Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) and other applicable screening or assessment instruments.
• Gather collateral information from case records, Child Welfare staff, providers, caregivers, youth, and other relevant parties.
• Participate in meetings, including Family Planning Team Meetings, staffing discussions, consultation meetings, or other case-related meetings as needed.
• Develop clinical recommendations regarding the youth’s placement needs, service needs, and least restrictive setting.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written reports that summarize assessment findings, clinical rationale, and recommendations.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external partners, including Regional Child Welfare staff, supervisors, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor assigned cases and deadlines, prioritize work appropriately, and notify the supervisor of barriers that may affect timely completion.
• Participate in supervision, consultation, training, and quality assurance activities to support consistency and quality of assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

A Master's degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field is required for this position. (Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or very closely related field of study) in accordance with Idaho Codes: 54-3206, 54-3402, 54-3405, and 54-3214.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires licensure in a professional specialty in one of the following areas:Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3206, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405. For licensure information please contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses athttp://ibol.idaho.gov/ or 208-334-3233.

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.