Clinical Coordinator — Housing First & Harm Reduction

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in Queens, NY, seeks a Clinical Coordinator to supervise Case Managers and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care using Housing First and Harm Reduction principles. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, Outreach, you will coordinate service plans, oversee client records, and collaborate with outreach teams to support housing placements.

The role requires LMSW licensure, 3+ years in related populations, and strong leadership and communication skills to navigate a

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed LMSW requirement.
• 3+ years of experience with related populations; supervisory experience preferred.
• Thorough clinical understanding of Housing First, motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, and related service delivery concepts.
• Experience with crisis intervention, including risk assessments and incident management.
• Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; fast-paced environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Case Managers.
• Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports.
• Promote Housing First, Harm Reduction, CPI, Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice.
• Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress.
• Interview and assess potential clients.
• Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program; troubleshoot and strategize solutions around client engagement.
• Oversee development and implementation of service plans; ensure documentation is comprehensive and timely.
• Coordinate care with multiple service providers and outreach teams.
• Support front-line staff in de-escalation and crisis situations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff development

Crisis intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Access-based databases

Job description

Breaking Ground in Queens, NY, seeks a Clinical Coordinator to supervise Case Managers and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care using Housing First and Harm Reduction principles. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, Outreach, you will coordinate service plans, oversee client records, and collaborate with outreach teams to support housing placements.

The role requires LMSW licensure, 3+ years in related populations, and strong leadership and communication skills to navigate a