NC Start Clinical Coordinator

Easterseals PORT•Greensboro, NC

12d•$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 supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs across central North Carolina. 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.

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 central NC region for assigned cases and on-call responsibilities (mileage reimbursed)
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Passion for helping others
Top-tier verbal, and written communication skills
Willingness to provide services in various community locations within the region as needed
Rotate crisis line coverage for 1-3 days at a time
Be able to link clients to community resources

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