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Crisis Services Training Specialist, School of Social Work

Laseagrant, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803

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Crisis Services Training Specialist, School of Social Work Job Summary Delivering and developing training content and curriculum to support crisis intervention services for enrolled Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers in the State of Illinois. Train the IM+CANS, IM-CAT, Mobile Crisis Response required trainings, Human Trafficking, and other crisis and clinical content developed for funder initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Plan and deliver both web-based training, including questions and answers, and on-site trainings statewide for:

The IM+CANS assessment and treatment planning tool and any related components of the tool or related topics that are necessary.

The IM-CAT and Crisis Safety Plan (CSP) and any related components of the tool and/or related topics that are necessary.

Training of newly launched Medicaid services, specifically Mobile Crisis Response or other crisis-related services, to support providers in successful development, implementation and analysis.

Using various training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, the trainer will engage in person and by webinar with Medicaid enrolled providers to: Assess agency specific challenges and build strategies for effective implementation and accurate use of the tool development, planning and analyzing. Work in conjunction with the Crisis Services Coordinator and PATH leadership team to ensure providers are compliant with service and implementation policy.

Develop trainings, including on-site trainings and web-based trainings on intermediate and advanced use crisis response and intervention skills relevant to effective care planning and linkage for children and families.

Provide feedback to Crisis Services Coordinator and Workforce Development Team as Subject Matter Expert on new services.

Assist overall efforts in IM+CANS and IM-CAT implementation to guide future curriculum development and statewide support strategies.

Other duties as assigned. Some analysis of training effectiveness may be required. This training will be based in Systems of Care (SoC) principles. Travel may be necessary several days per week in order to effectuate trainings.

Travel Requirements Statewide Travel Required.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university. 1-3 years of Crisis Work experience. IM+CANS trainer level certification within 90 days of hire. SOC trainer certification within 120 days of hiring. Illinois clinical licensure. LPHA status pursuant to 89 ILAC 140.453.

Preferred Qualifications Experience working with IM-CAT, CANS, ANSA, FAST or TCOM. Training experience. Mobile Crisis Response experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Self-motivated and able to work semi-independently to train peers in crisis response, assessment, and care planning. Working knowledge of change management strategies, established training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, case study and clinical case presentation methodologies, established evidence-informed child behavioral health practices and clinical interventions, the impact of trauma on the child and family system, child and adolescent development, issues related to diagnosis and co-morbidity, and other behavioral health issues.

Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000-$70,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Hybrid work options may be available for this position with the ability to be on-site as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by

6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 20, 2026.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact SW-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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