Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist

When you love what you do its not a jobits a calling. At JEVS we help the people we serve lead self-determined connected and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves their families and their communities. Our team is more than 1500 strong serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs educational opportunities and vital services.

START (Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Resources and Treatment) employs a positive approach to build upon an individuals strengths to fortify experiences ambition character and abilities. These services promote person-centered approaches and training for persons families and caregivers using positive approaches and other therapeutic tools.

The START Coordinator serves as a key clinical team memberproviding community-based assessment crisis prevention planning and therapeutic coordination. Youll help stabilize individuals in crisis and strengthen natural systems of support reducing the need for emergency interventions or out-of-home placements.

This role offers the opportunity to lead person-centered planning build cross-system collaboration and apply trauma-informed care principles within an integrated service delivery model. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families while continuing to grow professionally within a supportive clinical team environment.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Coordination & Support

• Manage a caseload of 20-30 individuals with dual diagnoses (IDD and behavioral/mental health needs).
• Develop individualized Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans (CSCPIPs) using strengths-based trauma-informed approaches.
• Conduct assessments and interventions in collaboration with the clinical team and natural support systems.
• Determine and coordinate additional therapeutic supports such as coaching and respite services.

Systems Integration & Community Collaboration

• Serve as a clinical liaison across systems (behavioral health developmental services medical educational and emergency services).
• Maintain strong relationships with families caregivers and external providers to promote integrated care planning.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary support meetings to ensure consistent and coordinated service delivery.

Crisis Response & On-Call Support

• Share in the 24/7 on-call rotation providing timely telephonic (within 1 hour) and face-to-face (within 2 hours) crisis response.
• Offer real-time support and post-crisis debriefing to individuals families and system partners.
• Collaborate with leadership during emergency situations ensuring adherence to trauma-informed practices and START protocols.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the START Information Reporting System (SIRS) and agency EMR systems.
• Track service outcomes and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Support admissions discharges and transitions within START Resource Centers or community settings.

Professional Growth & Training

• Participate in internal trainings CEUs and clinical conferences related to IDD mental health trauma and crisis intervention.
• Contribute to team-based learning reflective supervision and fidelity to the START model.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications (START Coordinator CPR First Aid Mental Health First Aid etc.).

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a related Human Services field.
• Preferred : At least 3 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral/mental health needs.
• Must become a certified START Coordinator within 12 months (training provided).
• Strong clinical judgment organizational skills and collaborative communication style.
• Valid PA drivers license and ability to travel within the community.
• Must pass all required background checks.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a nationally recognized evidence-informed program with clinical mentorship and training.
• Work with a passionate trauma-informed team committed to equity and whole-person care.
• Grow your skills in cross-system navigation crisis intervention and dual diagnosis treatment.
• Make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals families and community partners.

What we offer:

• 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Health & Dental
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 10-12 Holidays per year
• Reimbursement of mileage and travel expenses
• Excellent supportive business and information tools

The base salary for this position ranges from $65000 - $68000 annually. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included valued appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement retention and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity inclusion and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders build our teams and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees our community partners and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page at individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

Required Experience:

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