NC START Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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. Your days will include:

• 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.

How You'll Benefit: 

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and IDD services that care about your success.

This position follows a Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p with rotating on-call shifts that can include weekends.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $60,000 for this full-time exempt position.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Free in-house supervision for licensure!
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.

What We're Looking For:

To join our team as a Clinical Coordinator, you must have a passion for helping others, possess top-tier verbal, and written communication skills. You must also be willing to provide services in various community locations within the region as needed, rotate crisis line coverage for 1-3 days at a time, have a passion for helping others, and be able to link clients to community resources. We also require:

• 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

Ready to Apply?  

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

About Easterseals PORT Health   

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!