Clinical Coordinator (Temporary to Permanent)

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

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing seeks a Clinical Coordinator for a behavioral health residential program in New York City. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, clinical leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and compliant documentation. A licensed behavioral health professional with strong evaluation skills is ideal for this temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related field is required.
• Active New York State LCSW or LMHC license is required.
• Experience providing behavioral health services, clinical assessments, crisis intervention, or case coordination in human services, behavioral health, or residential programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and support clinical evaluations for clients with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Coordinate client care with case management teams and program leadership; develop service recommendations and referrals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Trauma‑informed care

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling

Masters degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Job Overview – Clinical Coordinator (Temporary to Permanent)

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.

Compensation: $53.00–$90.00/hour + benefits

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities as the Clinical Coordinator:

• 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.

Qualifications for the Clinical Coordinator:

• 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.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.