NC Start Clinical Coordinator
Easterseals PORT Health•Greensboro, NC
•Hybrid
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and driven NC START Clinical Coordinator to join their multidisciplinary team. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs across central North Carolina. The coordinator will provide crisis interventions and support to children and adults, implementing the START model for proactive crisis prevention and intervention. This position offers the opportunity to influence change and shape futures by helping people reach their full potential.
Requirements
- Passion for helping others
- Top-tier verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to provide services in various community locations within the region as needed
- Willingness to rotate crisis line coverage for 1-3 days at a time
- Ability to link clients to community resources
- Minimum of Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other closely related fields
- License-eligible in your field (license preferred)
- Qualified Professional (QP) status
- Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, or both, particularly those with significant behavioral needs
- Knowledge of systems of care impacting adults and children with co-occurring I/DD and MH conditions
- At least one year of working with children and adolescents
- Willingness to travel within the central NC region for assigned cases and on-call responsibilities (mileage reimbursed)
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- License preferred
Responsibilities
- Implementing the START model, a proactive crisis prevention and intervention framework
- Collaborating with cross-system teams to develop and refine crisis prevention plans
- Conducting formal and informal clinical assessments to guide care recommendations
- Providing psychoeducation and consultation to families, providers, and community stakeholders
- Supporting individuals with I/DD and significant behavioral needs in community-based settings
- Participating in team-based learning, case reviews, and system coordination
- Completing documentation and data tracking aligned with program standards
- Participating in rotating on-call coverage, including occasional weekends
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $60,000 for this full-time exempt position
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Free in-house supervision for licensure!
- Mileage reimbursement for travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
