<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Clinical Specialist is a mental health professional who collaborates with the Treatment Apartment case management teams to provide clinical guidance for high-risk individuals. The Clinical Specialist supports individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, ensuring they receive the necessary interventions to maintain community living and housing stability.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver clinical consultation and crisis management support to supported housing teams. </li><li>Consult on challenging cases (e.g., clients with co-morbidities, psychiatric risk, AOT/forensic involvement) and maintain a "clinical watch list" of such cases. </li><li>Lead internal case conferences to support staff in designing person-centered, evidence-based interventions. </li><li>Represent the program at external case conferences related to discharge and transition planning. </li><li>Conduct and monitor risk assessments, ensuring follow-up and communication with Program Directors and leadership. </li><li>Provide or coordinate staff training in clinical topics, independent living skills, wellness, etc. </li><li>Review clinical documentation (e.g., support plans, progress notes, risk assessments) for quality and compliance. </li><li>Participate in Clinical High-Risk and the Treatment Apartment team meetings. </li><li>Support assessments of consumer readiness for supported housing and guide training needs. </li><li>Participate in discharge planning and case conferences. </li><li>Conduct housing interviews for prospective tenants. </li><li>Coordinate with the program staff teams and engagement of high-risk clients. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals. </li><li>Cultural competency and respectful communication with clients and staff. </li><li>Understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements. </li><li>Knowledge of behavioral health principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. </li><li>Excellent documentation and written communication. </li><li>Effective multitasking, project coordination, and task delegation. </li><li>Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. </li><li>Strong clinical assessment and intervention planning skills. </li><li>Ability to conduct fieldwork and travel as needed. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>MSW, MHC, or Master's in Psychology required with at least 2 years of direct service experience with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring conditions and 2 years of experience in clinical supervision or consultation.</p> <p>Preferred Experience: Housing-based case management. Bilingual Spanish English Speaking.</p>