Stabilization Specialist

Stabilization Specialist – Hope

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Base Pay Range

$50,000.00 / yr - $65,000.00 / yr

Salary Ranges : Bachelor's Level = $50,000-$56,000 annually (based on experience); Master's Level = $57,000-$65,000 annually (based on experience).

Summary

Serves as a member of the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network, providing guidance, direction and consultation for persons with developmental disabilities who are experiencing stressors associated with emotional, behavioral, and / or social disorders that have not been effectively addressed by previous treatment interventions. In conjunction with other team members, develops and implements effective action plans to ensure the individual remains in his / her current placement.

What You Will Do

Clinical Support / Clinical Fieldwork (75%)

• Respond to assigned referrals within the designated time period of 24 hours for first contact and 72 hours for first observation.
• Maintain the prescribed minimum standard of care for assigned cases.
• Provide or model direct crisis services for persons served.
• Complete all required documentation, including intake documents, service summaries, action plans, and case closure forms according to designated standards.
• In conjunction with the ICPN Clinical Supervisor and other team members, analyze and review available data to determine level of need and course of treatment; assess underlying mental health conditions and their effect on behavior; assist in recording data concerning the individual's response to treatment.
• Conduct on-site observations in family homes, community providers, etc. and environmental reviews to determine factors in the environment that may impact the individual's responses.
• Work closely with community agencies, schools, and families to ensure training in and implementation of necessary support strategies, attempting to generalize strategies from one setting to another.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, provider staff meetings, and additional meetings as requested in support of the individual in crisis and their clinical / medical needs.
• Under the guidance and direction of the Clinical Supervisor, collate data concerning adherence to the contract requirements, individual, family and provider satisfaction survey information; also collate individual-specific data regarding response to behavior intervention, baseline data, etc.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and licensure requirements if applicable.
• Keep an accurate and thorough medical record for each person served.

Training & Professional Development (15%)

Other (10%)

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment or in the community at various agencies or family homes. The work may include significant usage of a motor vehicle as well as maintenance of an active, state-approved driver's license. Work may require flexible hours, outside of normal business hours. This position will be subject to potentially high stress situations in unplanned environments and the employee should be able to navigate critical situations with a measured and solution-focused approach. An ICPN clinician must model and work directly with clients and families in crisis; this role may be subject to prolonged periods of sit-down work at a desk and working on a computer as well as prolonged periods of sitting while traveling, walking, standing or otherwise supporting clients and providers, indoors and outdoors. The position and work involved traveling to various work sites as needed. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 50 lbs at a time; requires supporting clients and / or adaptive equipment; willingness and ability to make quick body movements.

What You Will Bring

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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