Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist - Bronx

at  Safe Horizon

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical and Forensic Services, the Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist is responsible for the supervision of Clinical Forensic Specialists and for the provision of direct forensic, mental health and victim advocacy and support services to clients at the Child Advocacy Center. The Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialist supports the Clinical and Senior Directors in coordinating CAC service provision, ensuring adequate program coverage, and providing guidance, direction and clinical expertise to a team of Clinical Forensic Specialists and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• LMSW or MHC-LP is preferred. Due to Covid-19, applicants hired will have up to one year from date of hire to obtain the LCSW or LMHC.
• Prior clinical supervision experience is required.
• Demonstrated appreciation for the CAC multidisciplinary team program model and alignment with Safe Horizon’s anti-racism work
• Sound knowledge of child trauma, child development and issues relating to victimization.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families impacted by abuse and trauma is preferred.
• Solid track record of strong leadership, organizational, team-building, problem solving and conflict-resolution skills.
  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.

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