NC Start Clinical Coordinator

Easterseals PORT Health•Raleigh, NC

1d•$60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and disabilities? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and driven NC START Clinical Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary team designed to support children and families by providing therapeutic interventions in the community. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing crisis interventions and support to children and adults. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission As an NC START Clinical Coordinator, your work lives at the intersection of clinical insight and real-world impact. Your days will include: 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 How You'll Benefit As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and IDD services that care about your success. This position follows a Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p with rotating on-call shifts that can include weekends with regular local travel in the Triangle, Triad, or Sandhills area.

Requirements

Minimum of Master's degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other closely related fields and 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 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