Job Location : Huntington,IN, USA
Clinical Services Specialist
Date Posted: Aug 7, 2025
Requisition ID: 463832
Location:
Huntington, IN, US, 46750
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Department of Child Services (DCS):
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana's most critical missions!
The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:
Mission: Champion Indiana's future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.
Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.
Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.
Role Overview:
The Clinical Services Specialist (Clinical Consultant) position is part of the Integrated Care Team. It works directly with specific counties within a DCS region to support the clinical needs for high acuity youth. The primary role of the clinical consultant is to provide clinical guidance, interpretation, and recommendations, and to collaborate with our internal DCS and external partners to meet the needs of our high acuity youth. We provide clinical psychoeducation and support to our DCS teams, external treatment providers, and foster parents, to assist them in meeting the needs of our most vulnerable youth. The Integrated Care Team oversees processes related to state hospital referrals, youth in acute hospitals, admissions, treatment, and discharges for our youth in our contracted residential facilities, multidisciplinary staffing, and other clinical consultation needs. The applicant needs to possess sound clinical knowledge and experience in multiple settings, hold a licensure through the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) with a clinical or associate license, and demonstrate child welfare knowledge.
This position is fully remote but will be assigned to counties within DCS Region 2 (Northeast Indiana). Residency in the service area is preferred.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
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A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
Evaluates cases to identify therapeutic treatment and service needs for patients who may have experienced trauma or are impacted by severe mental illness.
Initiates multidisciplinary team responses to ensure positive outcomes and safety for the patient.
Provides education and collaboration with other professionals to assess patient needs, plan and implement clinical treatment interventions, and make treatment and placement recommendations.
Recommends options and solutions to address the needs of the patient to ensure clinical recommendations are fulfilled.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic alliance with the patient and family/caregivers by facilitating family therapy as needed, with a focus on resolving barriers to patient progress and community support connections in discharge planning.
Develops and maintains processes related to collaboration with patients referred to the state hospital, acute hospitals, and intensive residential placements.
Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
May provide individual or group therapy to patients to decrease problematic symptoms and enhance treatment outcomes.
May consult with agency field staff and attorneys regarding the assessment and therapeutic treatment of patients.
May address legal issues, assist in hearings, and/or provide testimony as required by the Court.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
Credentials:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or related field from an accredited University.
Active Indiana licensure through the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-A), or an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-A).
Additional qualifications:
Clinical work experience with children, adults, and/or families required.
Experience providing crisis management, including time-sensitive, solution-focused treatment.
Knowledge of the principles of mental health and/or social work, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations related to the administration of therapeutic services.
Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of the scope and activities of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations.
Knowledge of evidence-based counseling and/or psychotherapeutic interventions.
Ability to respond supportively and empathetically to individuals struggling with mental illness and unsafe behaviors from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to obtain accurate social data, to record such data systematically, and to write clear, accurate, and concise reports with realistic and meaningful recommendations.
Ability to make independent clinical judgments.
Ability to evaluate client treatment needs and collaborate with community-based and residential staff to develop an effective course of action.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Valid driver's license and access to transportation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
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