Clinical Coordinator

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Clinical Coordinator in New York City for a temporary to permanent role supporting behavioral health services within a community-based residential program.

The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional with strong assessment skills, experience with complex cases, and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active NY LCSW or LMHC license required.
• Experience in behavioral health services, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, or case coordination.
• Experience serving vulnerable populations in behavioral health or residential programs preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide behavioral health expertise for clients with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Coordinate client care with case management teams and program leadership; facilitate referrals to community providers.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, and clinical guidance for complex cases.
• Coach staff on trauma-informed care, behavioral health best practices, and client engagement strategies.
• Complete and maintain timely clinical documentation ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement activities to support outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Mental Health Counseling / Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic documentation system

Job description

Job Overview - Clinical Coordinator (Temporary to Permanent) Compensation: $53.00-$90.00/hour Location: New York City, NY Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Clinical Coordinator (Temporary to Permanent) for our client, supporting behavioral health services within a community-based residential program serving vulnerable populations. This clinical leadership role will provide behavioral health expertise, conduct assessments, support case management teams, coordinate client care, and promote trauma-informed service delivery. The ideal candidate will be a licensed behavioral health professional with strong clinical assessment skills, experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral health needs, and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates who can independently perform psychiatric evaluations are strongly preferred.

• Clinical Services: Conduct psychosocial assessments, support clinical evaluations, and provide behavioral health expertise for clients with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Care Coordination: Partner with case management teams and program leadership to coordinate client care, develop service recommendations, and facilitate referrals to community providers.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation support, safety planning, and clinical guidance for complex client situations.
• Staff Support: Serve as a clinical resource by coaching staff on trauma-informed care, behavioral health best practices, and client engagement strategies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete and maintain timely clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.
• Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, psychoeducational groups, and quality improvement initiatives to support program outcomes.

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Licensure: Active New York State LCSW or LMHC license is required.
• Experience: Experience providing behavioral health services, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, or case coordination within human services, behavioral health, or residential programs is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, or other vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation or case management systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, crisis intervention, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams are required.
• The ability to independently perform psychiatric evaluations and bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred.