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Prevention & Diversion - DJJ

Applying for:

Job Summary: 

This is a professional position responsible for providing the technical assistance necessary to ensure a child is linked to services with community mental health and substance abuse programs and Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).  This position will directly provide connections/support for children and adults with mental health, substance abuse and behavioral health needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Heartland for Children internal and external customers

  • Knowledgeable of child welfare and case management

  • Knowledgeable of mental health, utilization management and DJJ processes

  • Knowledgeable of Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments (CBHA), mental health referrals and mental health services

  • Receive and process CBHA referrals that are submitted by our partners within required timeframes.

  • Periodically review CBHAs for quality and provide feedback to providers when necessary.

  • Provide connections and support for mental health, substance and behavioral health needs of children and adults

  • Attend DJJ lockout staffings, coordinate meetings and recommend services for kids to help divert placement in licensed care

  • Participate in multi-disciplinary staffings to include but not limited to Crossover Youth Staffings, Youth at Risk Staffings, Local Review Team Staffings and other staffings as requested. 

  • Identify trends, good practice and barriers related to these processes and make written recommendations for improvement and/or training opportunities

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in social services, health care, business or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Extensive experience in child welfare and/or child abuse prevention preferred.

We offer excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement & generous paid time off.​

Benefits:

Additional Information:

Drug free workplace.  Drug testing required.  EOE/M/F/D/V. 

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