Clinical Director - Safe Way Forward

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions: 

The Clinical Director provides direct supervision to a team of Clinical Supervisors to provide an array of services to survivors of domestic violence, their children and the person causing harm (separately).   Duties may include some or all of the following:

• With the Senior Director, inform and implement all program start-up activities including hiring program staff, developing staff training and team development plans, developing partnerships within Safe Horizon’s programs and the Administration for Children’s Services

• Inform and document FFP service and coordination protocols;

• Provide individual supervision (including trauma treatment, preventive, and administrative supervision) and group supervision to the Clinical Supervisors, in accordance with Safe Horizon’s supervision standards

• Conduct in-depth intake assessments with survivors and persons causing harm in the family to screen for mental health needs, safety issues, substance use

• Provide expert clinical consultation (with an emphasis on the dynamics and impact of IPV and child trauma) to the Clinical Supervisors and ACS partners, to ensure the response to children and families is well coordinated and provided in a child-focused, trauma-informed manner;

• Prepare for and facilitate case disposition meetings with support from the Deputy Director,

• Working in close partnership with the team of Clinical Supervisors and ACS to coordinate service provision for children and families impacted by, domestic violence;

• Develop and enhance preventive and trauma intervention services;

• Facilitate and support clients in family team conferences

• Ensure staffs’ timely and accurate entry of data into required data systems;

• Review staff documentation of all relevant client information and timely documentation of supervisory notes

• Attend trainings relevant to position, including learning and consultation on evidence-based treatment models

• Coach and develop staff’s practice skills in accordance to Safe Horizon’s client centered, trauma informed, anti-racist approach

• Actively participate in individual and group supervision; including conducting individual and group supervision for direct reports, in accordance with Safe Horizon’s quality supervision standards

• Prepare for and participate in regularly scheduled FFP team case review meetings about new and on-going cases; where appropriate

• Analyzing client data and making recommendations to the Senior Director for service delivery enhancements

• Maintain open communication with supervisors and team members

• Implement strategies for addressing personal and staff vicarious trauma

• Model effective team-building, collaboration, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills

• Complete performance reviews for all direct reports in a timely manner that identify staff strengths, areas for growth and professional development commitments

Supervises: Clinical Supervisors

Knowledge and Required Skills:

• Sensitivity towards and understanding of victimization, especially the experience of survivors of domestic violence and all members of their families including the person causing harm in the family;

• Strong communication and organizational skills;

• Ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner;

• Ability to work evenings as needed and maintain a flexible work schedule

• Provide some on-call support

• Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records

• An advanced degree (MSW or PhD) or related field required. Minimum 5 years clinical experience working with children and families and at least 2 years of clinical supervisory experience required and/or clinical supervision

• Prior experience working with children and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse and/or trauma

• Commitment to anti-racism work

• Expertise in acute, trauma-focused, evidence-informed practices working with children and families impacted by abuse and trauma preferred;

• Strong leadership, organizational, team-building, conflict-resolution skills required.

Strongly Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• LCSW or comparable licensure preferred.

• Experience with family therapy or individual therapy preferred with survivors of domestic violence or persons causing harm in a trauma-informed setting;

• Knowledge of the New York City domestic violence service system, public benefits, child welfare, housing system and other social services.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $80,000-$90,000

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

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