Clinical Coordinator

Jobtailor; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a START Coordinator in Centre County, PA to manage an active caseload and coordinate comprehensive support plans for individuals with ID/behavioral health needs. You will leverage Ecomaps for systemic analysis, facilitate referrals, and ensure training across systems to maintain continuity of care.

The role requires a master’s degree in a human services field, 2+ years in ID/behavioral health, and certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related human services field.
• At least 2 years’ experience with people with ID/A and behavioral health needs.
• Must complete START Coordinator certification within 12 months of hire.
• For some START programs, a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ ID/A and behavioral health experience is acceptable.
• Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of people referred for START services.
• Demonstrate competencies in all areas associated with START coordination.
• Understand how to use Ecomaps as part of systemic analysis.
• Assist with referrals for START services as needed.
• Coordinate support meetings and crisis plan development.
• Ensure all systems receive training on START support plans.
• Provide outreach visits to the person’s home, day, and vocational settings regularly.
• Use the START Action Plan for planning and strategizing.
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention, and Intervention Plans.
• Complete all required data entry within outlined timeframe.
• Provide rotating on-call support as part of the START team.
• Participate in daily Triage calls with START team and external partners.

Skills

START coordination

Crisis prevention

Systemic analysis

Team collaboration

Data entry/compliance

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' ID/behavioral health experience

Job description

• Maintain an active caseload of people referred for START services.
• Demonstrate competencies in all areas associated with START coordination.
• Understand how to use Ecomaps as part of systemic analysis.
• Assist with referrals for START services as needed.
• Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development.
• Ensure all systems receive training on all START support plans.
• Provide outreach visits to the person’s home, day, and vocational settings regularly.
• Use the START Action Plan for planning and strategizing.
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention, and Intervention Plans.
• Complete all required data entry expectations within outlined timeframe.
• Provide rotating on-call support as part of the START team.
• Participate in daily Triage calls with START team and external partners.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human services field.
• At least 2-years’ experience working with people with ID/A and behavioral health needs.
• Must complete START Coordinator certification within 12 months following date of hire.
• For some START programs, a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service field with 5-years’ experience working with people who have ID/A and behavioral health needs is acceptable.
• Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in START coordination, including the development of Comprehensive Service Evaluations and Crisis Prevention Plans. Proficient in utilizing Ecomaps for systemic analysis and ensuring effective communication and training across systems.