Clinical Supervisor - Early Childhood

The Village for Families & Children Hartford, CT Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

About Us

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission of building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment, and family support services throughout the Greater Hartford region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for seven consecutive years , with national recognition for our workplace culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Village is committed to supporting the growth and success of our employees as much as we are dedicated to the families we serve.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor oversees staff development, clinical documentation, quality assurance activities, and utilization review processes while contributing to early childhood program development and agency-wide initiatives.

The Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor may also deliver individual and family therapy, parent skills training, risk assessments, crisis intervention, trauma-informed treatment, case management, and advocacy services. The role collaborates closely with schools, DCF, primary care providers, and other community partners to ensure comprehensive care for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Leadership

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff and interns.
• Support employee onboarding, professional development, performance evaluation, and ongoing coaching.
• Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, clinical rounds, and department meetings.
• Monitor supervisee productivity, clinical practice, and documentation standards.
• Assist in implementing programmatic and agency priorities, policies, and initiatives.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and improve policies, procedures, workflows, and service delivery strategies.

Team & Community Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Coordinate services with DCF, schools, primary care providers, and community partners.
• Identify service gaps and help develop solutions to meet client needs.
• Participate in agency committees, task forces, and special projects.
• Represent The Village in community groups and professional networks.
• Pursue ongoing training and implementation of evidence-based treatment models.

Direct Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and engage children and families in treatment.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and parent-focused therapeutic interventions.
• Complete discharge planning and coordinate referrals to community-based supports.
• Deliver case management and care coordination services.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and DCF standards.
• Meet established productivity and client contact hour expectations.

Required Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related clinical field.

Experience & Requirements

• Active Connecticut clinical licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children and families.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to effectively serve diverse populations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including providing services in office, school, home, and community settings.

Why Join The Village?

• Mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the community.
• Connecticut Top Workplace recognized for culture and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Training and support in evidence-based treatment models.
• Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
• Meaningful work serving children and families throughout Greater Hartford.

Join a team of energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated professionals committed to helping children and families thrive. Apply today and build your career with The Village.