Date: June 2025
Title: Research Associate: Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Director of Fidelity and Quality Management
Department: Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health/Center for Innovative Practices at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education
School: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Location: MSASS (fully remote)
Supervisor Name and Title: Dr. Bobbi Beale, Co-Director, Center for Innovative Practices/Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
POSITION OBJECTIVE
CIP/CABH COE is home to a multi-disciplinary team of behavioral healthcare professionals in the areas of systems of care, child, youth and family mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and resilience, providing consultation and technical assistance at the local and state levels on evidence-based practices, program implementation, fidelity evaluation, and system of care
policies and practices.
Working under the supervision of the CIP/CABH COE Co-Director, the Director of Fidelity and Quality Management will be responsible for overseeing and administering statewide fidelity and quality management activities for CIP/CABH COE.
This includes coordinating, managing, tracking and reporting program fidelity for Intensive Home-Based Treatment (IHBT) and Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS). In addition, the Director of Fidelity and Quality Management will assist with the development of fidelity management and tracking processes for other evidence-based and evidence-supported practices (EBPs and ESPs) for State of Ohio system of care initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Responsible for implementing and administering statewide fidelity and quality management operations and infrastructure for CIP/CABH COE. (10%)
2. Coordination, tracking, management, and reporting program fidelity for Intensive Home- Based Treatment (IHBT) and Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) to programs and state regulating bodies. (20%)
3. Provide fidelity readiness technical assistance to providers to assist them in preparing for fidelity reviews. (20%)
4. Supervises the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Fidelity Specialist, and oversees use of outside expert fidelity consultants. (15%)
5. Assist with the development of fidelity management and tracking processes for other evidence-based and evidence-supported practices (EBPs and ESPs) for the State of Ohio system of care initiatives. (10%)
6. Identify and track quality and implementation trends and make recommendations for statewide practice improvement and policy changes that support quality practice. (10%)
7. Participate in state meetings relevant to OhioRISE implementation. (5%)
8. Complete fidelity reviews when staffing patterns dictate. (10%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Functional knowledge of state children’s behavioral health policies, rules and practices including OhioRISE and Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First) initiatives
2. Working knowledge of the OhioRISE service workflows and protocols.
3. Comprehensive understanding of core COE grant services including but not limited to: MRSS, IHBT, HFWA, MST, FFT, CANS assessment
4. Quality improvement/Quality assurance skills
5. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
6. Ability to work with limited supervision while being highly self-motivated and self-directed
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment
8. Highly organized with strong management skills
9. Maintain positive collaborative relationships with agency, county, state, and national partners
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree and Independent licensure with supervisory credentials in one of the following disciplines: Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in training, management, and program implementation within the mental health and substance abuse system. Experience in quality management of evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General working conditions. In-state travel is required. Non-traditional and flexible work schedule and location (fully remote work).
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For consideration, please forward CV/resume and cover letter to Bobbi Beale, PsyD at Bobbi.Beale@case.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are
protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin,
protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
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accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant
will be made on a case-by-case basis.