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JOB SUMMARY :

The Clinical Specialist is a mental health professional who collaborates with supported housing case management teams to provide clinical guidance for high-risk individuals. Working alongside the Health Connect team, the Clinical Specialist supports individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, ensuring they receive the necessary interventions to maintain community living and housing stability.

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 :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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