Clinical Specialist-B4543301

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Specialist is a mental health professional who collaborates with the Treatment Apartment case management teams to provide clinical guidance for high-risk individuals. The Clinical Specialist supports individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders ensuring they receive the necessary interventions to maintain community living and housing stability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver clinical consultation and crisis management support to supported housing teams.
• Consult on challenging cases (e.g. clients with co-morbidities psychiatric risk AOT/forensic involvement) and maintain a clinical watch list of such cases.
• Lead internal case conferences to support staff in designing person-centered evidence-based interventions.
• Represent the program at external case conferences related to discharge and transition planning.
• Conduct and monitor risk assessments ensuring follow-up and communication with Program Directors and leadership.
• Provide or coordinate staff training in clinical topics independent living skills wellness etc.
• Review clinical documentation (e.g. support plans progress notes risk assessments) for quality and compliance.
• Participate in Clinical High-Risk and the Treatment Apartment team meetings.
• Support assessments of consumer readiness for supported housing and guide training needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and case conferences.
• Conduct housing interviews for prospective tenants.
• Coordinate with the program staff teams and engagement of high-risk clients.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals.
• Cultural competency and respectful communication with clients and staff.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles diagnoses and treatment modalities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent documentation and written communication.
• Effective multitasking project coordination and task delegation.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and travel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

MSW MHC or Masters in Psychology required with at least 2 years of direct service experience with individuals with mental illness substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions and 2 years of experience in clinical supervision or consultation. Preferred Experience: Housing-based case management. Bilingual Spanish English Speaking.

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