Clinical Review Specialist

• This position is currently a hybrid of both 2 in-office and 3 remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

• Maintain an assigned caseload of reports (15-18) and update the census board daily with completed reports, barriers and post-survey completion information
• Conduct interviews with the youth, family members, case manager, therapist, and other team members to obtain information about the placement to help determine if it is the correct level of care
• Use clinical knowledge, clinical assessments, and other applicable documentation to determine the appropriateness of the Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) placement for youth
• Monitor and evaluate placement of youth within QRTPs, then complete reports based on evaluations to determine if youth are receiving the correct level of care
• Collaborate with team members on complex cases to ensure youth are receiving the correct level of care
• Complete Independent Assessments after a youth's placement in a QRTP within 30 days as required by Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
• Complete the designated post-survey within 48 hours after the Independent Assessment has been completed
• Navigate DHHS systems (SAFE/CARE) to review internal documentation by division teams; Juvenile Justice/Youth Services and Division of Child and Family Services

• Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or have other applicable licensure as a mental health professional
• 3-5 years of experience working in the behavioral/mental health field
• Experience evaluating diagnostic information and making clinical decisions for placement based on assessed information
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans
• Experience coordinating with other professional to ensure clients are receiving the correct level of care
• Clinical knowledge of adolescents who require residential-level of care
• Basic understanding of the Department of Health & Human Services' system of contracted providers and available treatment options for adolescents
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong writing skills with the ability to be both descriptive and concise

• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.
• This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Licensure is required when job duties are within the scope of practice as defined in UCA 58-60: Mental Health Professional Practice Act.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

State of Utah