Job title

START Clinical Coordinator

Reports to

Program Director

 Are you looking for an opportunity to help people improve their lives? RHD  is seeking Clinical Coordinators for its START team in Allegheny County.  RHD offers a generous benefits package along with a salary of $65,000  per year, PLUS a sign on bonus of $1,500 ($750 paid upon successful completion of 90 days, $750 paid upon successful completion of 180  days).

Position Summary

START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) works collaboratively with the system of support to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-existing behavioral health needs/mental health concerns. Clinical Team Leader is responsible for the supervision START Clinical Coordinators and will ensure that crisis support, linkages, outreach, and consultation services are effectively provided for individuals with a developmental disability and behavioral health needs.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners 
• Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through START 
• Share on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations 
• Participate in recurring meetings with the leadership team, clinical team, and resource center 
• Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentation of services provided 
• Address emergency situations as they occur in the program according to established policies and procedures, and ensure communication of such situations in a timely fashion 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain/maintain certification in PPD, CPR, First Aid, SCIP (Level 2), as needed per Agency policy 
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested and/or necessary, including supporting alternate locations when assigned 
• Adhere to flexible schedule that reflects the needs of the program(s) 
• Maintain on-call responsibilities, as required
• Attend in-service training programs, clinical and academic conferences and workshops and other educational presentations to maintain current knowledge of relevant clinical issues and techniques 
• Complete and submit all required paperwork both paper and/or electronic per compliance regulations 
• Ensure that electronic individuals records and daily data input are maintained 
• Ensure all required documentation is maintained in records in the prescribed manner 
• Maintain caseload for purposes of obtaining START coordinator certification and thereafter. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or human service field (licensure preferred) 
• 3 years’ preferred experience providing services to people who have IDD and mental health/or challenging behavior needs 
• Must be a certified START coordinator within 12 months of employment  
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills 
• Valid PA driver's license
• Successful background check as needed 

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.