Director, Trauma & Evidence Based Interventions - Foster Care

Provide national expertise to assist with the expansion of the business unit's position nationally, as a thought leader, regarding the foster care population, treatment, and service needs. Assist with the shaping of evidence based practices within the foster care provider network, stakeholder system and internal operations.

• Key Details: Must be certified trainer for TF-CBT ( Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). 20%-25% travel for in-person trainings.

Participate at the national level in evidence based practice activities, to include committees, trainings and speaking engagements

• Maintain recognition of national expertise through continued involvement in cutting edge topics to include a focus on integrating Cenpatico at this national level as a thought leader
• Provide TF-CBT training and other evidence based training’s to foster care clinicians nationally
• Maintain involvement with the developers of evidence based practice, seeking certifications to train in newly developed clinical methodologies Develop learning collaborative type opportunities for foster care clinicians that participate in TF-CBT
• Establish, as appropriate, consultation opportunities for foster care clinicians
• Lead workgroups in the establishment of a Mental Health Assessment Toolkit specifically for the foster care population that includes, but is not limited to PTSD, sexual abuse and trauma
• Outreach to and develop relationships with potential stakeholders in new and existing markets
• Ability to travel

Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in related field.  10+ years providing direct clinical interventions to youth in foster care.  Experience with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Learning Collaborative.  Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff.  

License/Certification:  Current licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or equivalent independently licensed behavioral health clinician, as recognized by applicable state regulations. Current or former member of the National Child Trauma Stress Network (NCTSN) preferred. Certification by developers of TF-CBT to train TF-CBT required

• Pay Range: $118,400.00 - $219,000.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act