Clinical Coordinator

Reporting to the Program Director, Programs, theClinical Coordinator, Permanent Housing, supervises a team of Case Managers andProgram Coordinator and ensures theutilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Clinical Coordinator ensures client records are kept in compliance with regulatory and agency standards. The Clinical Coordinator helps ensure clients receive support services to help them remain housed and to address their needs such as benefits/entitlements, activities of daily living, substance abuse and mental health services. The Clinical Coordinator oversees the clinical aspects of the program, including intake and assessment; treatment and service plans; and coordination among other providers for service needs (e.g., detox, day treatment, psychiatric care, medical and recreational services). 

The Clinical Coordinator works primarily during business hours Monday-Friday, with off hours availability in case of emergency or for special projects/initiatives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervise a team of Case Managers and Program Coordinator
• Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for directreports  
• Promote effective strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models ofpractice
• Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive andtimely
• Interview and assess potentialclients
• Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program, help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challengingbehaviors
• Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive andtimely
• Assess and evaluate clientfunctioning 
• Supervise and conduct caseconferences
• Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, particularly outreach teams.
• Provide support and guidance to front line staff in managingdifficult situations and successfully deescalating conflict. 
• Perform other duties asassigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)required
• Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations;previous supervisory and administrative experiencepreferred 
• Thorough clinical understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures including Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services forrecipients 
• Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management • Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and externalstakeholders
• Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment with multiplepriorities 
• Ability to delegate and motivate staff to achievedeliverables
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations andstakeholders 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learnnew programs arerequired 
• Valid NY or NJ driver’s license witha good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground ispreferred 
• Bilingual preferred