• Clinical Supervisor

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The 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:

    - Candidates must possess and maintain an LCSW NYS License and have at least five years of experience supervising LMSW, LCSW Clinical Social Workers, or LMHC's in crisis intervention

     

    and psychotherapy.

    COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

    2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

    3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 97,593.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 97,593.00