Start Clinical Coordinator - Pittsburgh, United States - Resources For Human Development

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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).START stands for Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment.

Position SummarySTART (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 FunctionsMaintain linkages and relationships with community partnersEnsure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for individuals served through STARTShare on-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 response to crisis situations within one hour of call telephonically and within 24 hours of call face-to-faceParticipate in recurring meetings with the leadership team, clinical team, and resource centerDevelopment of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcomes and any other applicable documentations of services providedAddress emergency situations as they occur in the program according to established policies and procedures, and ensure communication of such situations in a timely fashionDuties and ResponsibilitiesObtain/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 requiredAttend 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 small caseload for purposes of obtaining START coordinator certification.

QualificationsMaster'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 needsMust be a certified START coordinator within 12 months of employmentMust be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills RequirementsResources 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.