Visiting Social Work Field Liaison-Integrated Behavioral Health Care Training Pr
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Visiting Social Work Field Liaison-Integrated Behavioral Health Care Training Program


Visiting Social Work Field Liaison-Integrated Behavioral Health Care Training Program

Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025032

Posting Close Date: May 31, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary
This position is split between two projects: the Integrated Behavioral Health Care Training Program (IBHCTP) and the Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC). The primary role is as the field liaison for the IBHCTP and is responsible for assuring that Master of Social Work (MSW) students in the program are placed and supported in appropriate field sites. This also involves partnering with Field Instructors to provide students opportunities to integrate coursework and their field work experience to learn and practice social work skills. This position establishes and maintains relationships with partner organizations as both educational collaborators and potential employers.

The secondary duties include supporting the activities of the BHWC and its initiatives. This includes outreach to community agencies, presentations, data collection, report writing, and other research activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify practicum placements for students and facilitate the placement, establish and formalize agreements with partner organizations, and provide development and relationship building resources for the preceptor.

  • Advise and orient students in securing field placements with UIC contracted agencies that meet the requirements of the IBHCTP, including setting caseload expectations and problem-solving difficulties with obtaining or retaining appropriate clients.

  • Provide ongoing monitoring and visit students and field instructors in placement sites.

  • Create and deliver materials on professional development, career preparation, and professional behavior in the workplace, to prepare students for their initial entry into the profession.

  • Review learning plans, field evaluations, and other field assignments to assess student field work performance.

  • Utilize the Sonia software platform to review assignments, track student field placements, and facilitate the field placement process.

  • Collaborate with the Program Director and Training Director to ensure students are implementing training program requirements in their field placements.

  • Disseminate information about the IBCHTP to College listserv, course instructors, and other members of the field team to recruit MSW students for the training program.

  • Engage in the recruitment and selection process of students by reviewing applications, attending interviews with students, and checking references.

  • Perform outreach to agencies, government organizations, professional organizations, and other individuals and groups as needed to build relationships and gather information regarding mental health services and/or needs of the behavioral health workforce.

  • Coordinate workgroups and collect data on needs and potential training areas.

  • Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

  • Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of findings for proposals, presentations, and other documents

  • Collaborate with other staff on methods and procedures.

  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Master's in social work required, Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
    • A minimum of 4 years of post-master's degree direct service experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
    • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in mental health in Illinois, particularly working with underserved individuals and/or communities is required.
    • Understanding of the role of fieldwork in social work education. Previous experience as a field instructor and/or field liaison preferred.
    • Familiarity with evidence-based behavioral health practices, particularly those for common presenting problems in children and adolescence, such as parent training, Motivational Interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
    • Ability to consider different perspectives, understand and guide adult learners and problem solve in the context of social work education.
    • Ability to navigate electronic records platforms and video calling software.
    • Ability to travel, both in Chicago and suburbs, for field visits during business hours required, as some field visits are in person if requested by the agency.
    • Ability to develop and conduct presentations to various audiences.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving.
    • Ability to work independently in the context of graduate school education.


    Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and the names and addresses of three references.

    Job search closes on May 31, 2024.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9455?c=uic







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    Job Summary
    Company
    University of Illinois Chicago
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Master's Degree
    Required Experience
    4+ years
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