Clinical Coordinator

SAMU First Response; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMU First Response is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to supervise program staff and deliver direct behavioral health services to youth at the Washington, DC Drop-In Centers. The role ensures trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care and collaboration with partner agencies.

The ideal candidate brings a Master’s in a behavioral health field, DC licensure, 5+ years of experience with 3+ in supervision, and strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills for multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist in DC.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years supervisory.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent services to youth.
• Strong knowledge of youth homelessness and housing instability.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide supervision.
• Experience with group facilitation, crisis management, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to program staff and direct behavioral health services.
• Lead bi-weekly clinical supervision meetings with case management staff.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for DIC clients.
• Deliver individualized therapeutic interventions with trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with Core Service Agencies for timely mental health and medication management.
• Monitor quality of services and ensure compliance with standards and funder requirements.
• Develop and implement behavioral health policies and service models.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in complex client situations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in case reviews.
• Ensure integration of behavioral health in the broader supportive framework.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Group facilitation

Crisis management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical documentation

Job description

Through this initiative, SAMU First Response operates one Daytime Drop-In Centers in Washington, DC, designed to serve youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing housing instability. This project aligns with Solid Foundations, the District’s strategic plan to prevent and end youth homelessness, and seeks to expand access to year-round, youth-friendly spaces where young people facing housing crises can access specialized resources and supportive services to move toward stability and wellbeing. Services include, but are not limited to: housing support, case management, mental health and substance abuse recovery services, harm reduction, income and benefits enrollment, sexual and emotional wellness services, life skills development, physical health support, work readiness, employment services, independent living skills, financial literacy, and assistance securing permanent housing. Coordination with DC’s behavioral health, disability, and substance abuse systems, as well as other youth homeless service providers, is required. The program actively participates in the District’s Youth Coordinated Assessment Housing Placement (CAHP) system.

About SAMU Foundation

SAMU First Response is an international humanitarian nonprofit 501(c)(3), that draws from over 40 years of experience of our affiliate organizations SAMU, S.A. and Fundación SAMU.

SAMU’s mission is to provide exemplary care to vulnerable populations during national and international crises. Excellence, Kindness, and Education guide our work.

Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing both clinical supervision to program staff and direct behavioral health services to youth accessing the Drop-In Centers. This role is essential to ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate services are provided to young people experiencing housing instability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to case management and direct service staff to ensure effective treatment planning, intervention strategies, and client progress monitoring.
• Conduct at least bi-weekly direct clinical supervision meetings with case management staff.
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups tailored to the needs of DIC clients.
• Provide individualized therapeutic interventions for DIC clients, utilizing trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
• Collaborate with Core Service Agencies and other Behavioral Health providers to ensure clients receive timely mental health, substance abuse, assessment, reassessment, and medication management services.
• Monitor the quality of behavioral health services provided, ensuring alignment with best practices, clinical standards, and contract requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of behavioral health policies, protocols, and service delivery models within the program.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in complex client situations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with funder and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, service planning, and case reviews.
• Ensure the integration of behavioral health services within the broader supportive service framework of the DICs.
• Other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must be a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist in good standing in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role within a clinical or behavioral health setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed, culturally competent behavioral health services to youth populations.
• Strong understanding of youth homelessness, housing instability, and behavioral health needs.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with group facilitation, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.
• Familiarity with the behavioral health system in the District of Columbia, including partnerships with Core Service Agencies and other providers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in maintaining clinical documentation and complying with data management standards.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Punctuality and attendance on all scheduled shifts.
• Communicating with clients and colleagues in a professional, respectful, and constructive manner.
• Treating clients with dignity.
• Upholding confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to a safe, harassment, and discrimination-free workplace.

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAMU First Response is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. SAMU does not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.