Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being) in Texas

The Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being) is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisement and decision support on child well-being; communicate program information to leadership.
• Manage program matters by offering professional opinions and technical expertise on sector-wide child well-being and trauma-informed care concerns.
• Coordinate special cases escalated by CWB Specialists, facilitating connections across local, state, and federal resources.
• Engage with leadership and stakeholders to coordinate care and expedite placements.
• Maintain and coordinate the surge support deployment plan for CWB Specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with management on reporting requirements, initiatives, and information requests.
• Implement guidance to ensure continuity of care, reduce duplication of efforts,...

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The Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being) serves as the primary point of contact and lead for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and provide supervision for a team of clinicians, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and adherence to established protocols.

• Develop and implement strategies to promote and support child well-being within the organization.

• Collaborate with site management and other stakeholders to address child well-being concerns and develop effective interventions.

• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to staff, identifying training needs and facilitating ongoing education.

• Monitor and analyze program data to assess the effectiveness of child well-being initiatives and recommend improvements.

• Stay up-to-date with current best practices and research in the field of child...