Clinical Supervisor

Clinical SupervisorThe Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor / Therapist will play a crucial role in the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB). This position involves supervising and supporting Clinical Staff team members and interns, conducting outreach and crisis intervention, managing a caseload, and ensuring quality and compliance in clinical documentation. The role focuses on working with survivors exposed to or victimized by crime, facilitating therapeutic activities, and collaborating with various staff members to advance CVAB's mission. The Clinical Supervisor will report to the Director of Clinical Services and assist the Director of Clinical Services with the Therapy program.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Assist the Director of Clinical Services with oversight of the Therapy program.Conduct weekly supervision sessions with Clinical Staff team members (Therapists) and interns.Assist in the Internship of student Social Workers.Assist with the provision of individual, group, and family interventions for survivors exposed to or victimized by crime and other risk factors.Conduct outreach for referred, walk-in, and crisis clients.Manage a therapy caseload, offering therapeutic services for individuals 16 and older.Make necessary referrals and maintain required chart documentation.Compile data and prepare weekly statistical reports of activities for the Director of Clinical Services.Ensure supervised staff maintain accurate and timely documentation.Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of therapists' documentation and charting.Work closely with advocate staff to provide supportive services when needed.Foster collaborative relationships with legal staff and other CVAB staff.Assist in coordinating therapeutic activities, community events, training, and presentations.Prepare survivor speakers for events related to information and awareness.Attend all mandated training sessions and meetings as required by CVAB leadership and Human Resources / DCAS / NYC.Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with the best trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy practices.Lead training sessions for CVAB staff on victim services, therapeutic techniques, and crisis intervention.Prepared and delivered presentations for internal and external stakeholders to support CVAB programs and initiatives.Assist in the development of Bureau Service programming.Attend routine staff and leadership meetings as required.Keeps bureau's director, deputy, and chief informed of updates and needs regarding the Therapy program.All other duties as assigned.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:LCSWMust have three years post licensure experience (LCSW) in crisis intervention and psychotherapy.Clinical supervision highly preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time professional satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years, in a health services setting such as a laboratory, hospital, or other patient care facility, or in a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial capacity, consisting of managerial experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible managerial work, requiring independent decision-making concerning program management, planning, allocation of resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work. 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that each 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in hospital administration, public health, public administration, business administration, management or administration can be substituted for one year of non-managerial experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits for two years. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and 18 months of managerial experience as described in "1" above.PREFERRED SKILLS:Previous experience in trauma-informed therapy and intervention is desirable.Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with a diverse urban population of clients.SIFI certification and training from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work or Social Services is required.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.55a Program:This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Requirement:NYC Residency is not required.Additional Information:The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.