NC START Clinical Coordinator

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

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, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Clinical Coordinator to join our NC START Team in Raleigh. 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 a Clinical Coordinator, you will care will and make a huge difference in the lives of the people you will be helping. You may expect to implement the START model, a systemic and positive crisis prevention/intervention model, for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental illness in the region. You will also be collaborating with support teams to develop and refine cross-systems crisis prevention and intervention plans for START recipients along with strong communication skills and a passion for continued growth and development will be important functions of this opportunity.

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.

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $60,000 for this full-time exempt position.
• Generous 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!

What We're Looking For:

To join our team as a Clinical Coordinator, you must has 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, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, or other closely-related field and license-eligible in your field (license preferred)
• 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
• Flexibility to travel to our Durham location for Onboarding and twice a month throughout employment
• A valid driver's license, current auto insurance and a good driving record

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 [email protected].

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 diverse and inclusive 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, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!