Clinical Liaison

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Entry-level Clinical Liaison to educate youth and families about programs, coordinate services, and connect them with community resources. The role includes intake, assessment, and documenting in databases, with a focus on safety planning and crisis management.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in human services, have at least one year of social service experience, and possess an Ohio LSW/LPC license or be eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional social service experience.
• Current LSW or LPC license in the State of Ohio.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate youth and families about available program services, benefits, and expectations.
• Partner with youth and families to identify immediate needs, strengths, and concerns.
• Connect families with appropriate referrals and community resources, including during crisis situations.
• Complete intake activities, assess service needs, maintain a caseload, and document services and assessments in applicable databases.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Care Coordinators working with complex, high-acuity cases and families in crisis.
• Facilitate and participate in clinical staffing meetings focused on safety planning, service delivery, and clinical oversight.
• Guide staff through the process of exploring funding options for residential treatment.

Skills

Professional social service experience

Strong planning and organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or a closely related field

Master's degree in human services or a closely related field

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Cincinnati, OH 45231, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $48,800.00 - $73,200.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Clinical Liaison

What You'll Do

• Educate youth and families about available program services, benefits, and expectations.
• Partner with youth and families to identify immediate needs, strengths, and concerns.
• Connect families with appropriate referrals and community resources, including during crisis situations.
• Complete intake activities, assess service needs, maintain a caseload, and document services and assessments in applicable databases.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Care Coordinators working with complex, high-acuity cases and families in crisis.
• Facilitate and participate in clinical staffing meetings focused on safety planning, service delivery, and clinical oversight.
• Guide staff through the process of exploring funding options for residential treatment.

Qualifications: What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional social service experience.
• Current LSW or LPC license in the State of Ohio.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services or a closely related field.
• Experience providing mental health case management services.
• Current LISW or LPCC license in the State of Ohio.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical knowledge and therapeutic skills, builds effective relationships, communicates clearly, acts ethically, collaborates well, demonstrates cultural sensitivity, solves problems thoughtfully, and confidently uses technology to support their work.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a hybrid position that includes remote and in-office work. Services may also be provided in client homes, schools, and community settings. Specific in-office days will be coordinated with the team and based on business needs.

The schedule is generally worked within the assigned site’s standard operating hours, but may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and an on-call component to meet the needs of youth and families. The Clinical Liaison must be available on-site or through interactive videoconferencing based on the youth's needs and within the scope of practice established by Ohio law.

Local travel is required during the business day, with occasional out-of-area travel based on client needs. The position may also require lifting or moving items weighing up to 30 pounds.