Child Protective Services Nurse Consultant

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Work under the direction of the Medical Director of OCFS and the Child Wellbeing Supervisor .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,202 - $94,848 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management, medication management, and child welfare, with a strong focus on the health and well-being of children in foster care. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing quality improvement training to enhance service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In NursingRegistered Nurse LicenseCase ManagementMedication ManagementChild Welfare Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Child Health KnowledgeBehavioral Health ManagementPharmacological TreatmentsNon-Pharmacological TreatmentsQuality Improvement Training

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse License Issued By The Maine State Board Of Nursing

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareTrauma-Informed CareComplex Medical NeedsPsychotropic MedicationsWell-Child Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of the Medical Director of OCFS and the Child Wellbeing Supervisor
Collaborate with OCFS staff, medical providers, social service providers, community collaboratives, taskforces, and workgroups
Provide consultation to OCFS staff regarding children in foster care with unique and complex medical needs
Provide quality improvement training for direct line staff
Gather and document information about the well-being of children in foster care
Follow up to ensure identified needs are addressed, including immunizations, initial medical appointments, comprehensive medical evaluations, and well-child checks
Oversee and monitor psychotropic medications prescribed to children and youth in foster care
Pull and review monthly psychotropic medication reports in accordance with the Desk Level Procedure Guide
Support the health and well-being of children and youth in foster care
May require statewide travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field
Competency in case management, medication management, child welfare, and/or behavioral health management
Valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing
Knowledge of child health and well-being, including development and recommended medical, dental, and mental health care
Knowledge of child welfare, child abuse and neglect, children’s behavioral health, and trauma-informed systems of care
Knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for developmental, behavioral, and mental health conditions of children and adolescents
Cover letter addressing skills and/or prior experience in the preferred knowledge areas
Recent resume, if available
Ability to submit documents in PDF or Word format
Not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave per year
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-95%
5% employee-only health insurance premium credit
State-paid employee-only dental premiums at 100%
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Extensive wellness benefits
Benefits prorated for less than full-time employment