Clinical Coordinator

Tedford Housing • Brunswick, Maine, United States • $35 / hour • 1d ago

Tedford isseekinga full-time (32 hours) Clinical Coordinator toassistwith compliance and quality assurance of our TCM services delivered by our Case Management team and to support shelter staff in meeting the complex mental health and behavioral needs of guests. The Clinical Coordinator will also carry a small caseload of Case Management clients as needed.

For over 35 years, Tedford Housing has been empowering people to move from homelessness to home. Based in Brunswick and serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Cumberland and Androscoggin counties, Tedford hasrelocatedits shelter programs and administration to a newly expanded facility. Tedford Housing is committed to developing an inclusive culture in which every staff member and guest feels supported and can thrive regardless of their identities or role.

The individual in this role willwork12:00pmto8:00pm 4 days a week.

The rate of pay for this position is $35 per hour.

The Clinical Coordinatoris responsible foroverseeing the compliance withMaineCarefunded TCM services including:

Reviewing ISPs (Individual Service Plans) and providing signatures for all ISPs.

Ensuring the provision of quality case review of client records, including the ISP perMaineCareregulations

Provide and document monthly supervision to all Case Managers.

This position will carry a small caseload of clients to provide direct case management as needed. Case management tasks include: 

Enroll assigned clients into Emergency Services & Housing Assistance Program (ESHAP) and/or Targeted Case Management (TCM) including data entry into the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS)

Ensure sound household intake and treatment and strength-based planning leading to the establishment of goals reflecting housing first principles and achieving stability.

Complete comprehensive and coordinated entry assessments and work with clients to develop a person-centered Plan of Care (POC) and engage with guests/clients toestablishaction steps.

Connect clients with community resources andassistclients with obtaining necessary documentation to overcome barriers and secure permanent housing.

Support client transition plans and goals through discussion and problem solving.

Assistclients with their housing search through securingappropriate housingvouchers and referrals to area landlords/property managers.

Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator will also be expected to provideclinically-focusedsupervision and training to other agency support staff including:

Participation in regular Support Staff meetings

Participation in monthly Case Management team meetings

Participation in the training ofnew staffas well as ongoing training for support staff as needed

Providingclinical guidance to shelter team to ensure guests are met with trauma informed, clinicallyappropriate support

Providing training, ongoing clinicalguidanceand support to warming center staff duringwinterseason including assisting with an intensive on boarding for all warming center staff.

Participation in the rotation for weekend on call shifts to provide administrative support and guidance to shelter staff. These on call shifts would occur 1-2 weekends a month.

The Clinical Coordinator will also play an integral role in responding to escalations both in shelter and at the warming center during work hours. The Clinical Coordinator should be familiar with local crisis services and will support guests in connecting with these services as appropriate.

The Clinical Coordinator must have one of the following credentials:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)

Other Qualifications:

Experience working with people with mental illness and substance abuse challenges

Familiarity with local and statewide mental health services, including Crisis services

Familiarity with local housing, medical, and other supportive services

Ability to use a trauma informed approach to verbally de-escalate tense situations

Basic knowledge of homelessness and its causes

Able to make a commitment to the Tedford mission and organizational values

Ability to motivate others andassistwith positive change

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Good organization skills and ability to multi-task

Valid driver’s license,good drivingrecordand reliable transportation

All Tedford employeesare responsible for:

Acting with integrity,honestyand fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture

Treating all staff,volunteersand clients fairly and with respect,responsivenessand courtesy

Maintaining client confidentiality

Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions

Accomplishing assigned tasks within establishedtimeframes

Following company policies, procedures,standardsand guidelines

Maintaining adherence to organizational policies for the safety of all staff,clientsand volunteers

Please send your cover letter and resume info@tedfordhousing.org, with the subject line “Clinical Coordinator.” Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will receive an email to set up an online or in-person interview.  No phone calls, please.     

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:    

Tedford Housing is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, supported, and freely exchanged. We are committed to hiring staff that reflects Maine’s full range of identity and experience, and we actively seek and encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Tedford Housing provides all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status.  