Clinical

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Specialist is a mental health professional who reports directly to the Division VP. This position is primarily clinical and consultative in nature and provides services to all supported housing programs (both single- and scatter site) throughout the cluster. While the Clinical Specialist does not carry formal supervisory or operational responsibilities, the VP may deputize him/her to delegate and monitor certain tasks and responsibilities to staff at the Program Director level and below in relevant Supported Housing (SH) programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Deliver clinical consultation and crisis management support to supported housing teams.
• Consult on challenging cases (e.g., clients with co-morbidities, psychiatric risk, AOT/forensic involvement), and maintain a "clinical watch list" of such cases.
• Lead internal case conferences to support staff in designing person-centered, evidence-based interventions.
• Represent the program at external case conferences related to discharge and transition planning.
• Conduct and monitor risk assessments, ensuring follow-up and communication with Program Directors and leadership.
• Provide or coordinate staff training in clinical topics, independent living skills, wellness, etc.
• Review clinical documentation (e.g., support plans, progress notes, risk assessments) for quality and compliance.
• Participate in Clinical High-Risk and Supported Housing team meetings.
• Support assessments of consumer readiness for supported housing and guide training needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and case conferences.
• Conduct housing interviews for prospective tenants.
• Coordinate with Health Connect for tracking and engagement of high-risk clients.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective multitasking, project coordination, and task delegation.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Cultural competency and respectful communication with clients and staff.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Excellent documentation and written communication.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and travel as needed

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Click here to enter text. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective multitasking, project coordination, and task delegation.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Cultural competency and respectful communication with clients and staff.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Excellent documentation and written communication.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and travel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: MSW, MHC, or master's in psychology with at least:
• One (1) year of direct service experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring conditions.
• One (1) year of experience in clinical supervision or consultation.
• Preferred:
• Experience in housing-based case management.
• Bilingual in Spanish

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