Clinical Specialist-VB543301

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 #ICLRN

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