Program Senior

JOB SUMMARY: Are you an experienced clinical professional who is passionate about helping children and families heal, strengthen relationships, and navigate the impact of trauma? SPCC is seeking a Senior Clinician to join the Family Trauma Intervention Program (FTIP), combining direct clinical practice with clinical supervision and program leadership. This role provides trauma-informed, relationship-based services to children and families experiencing significant challenges, including risk of foster care placement, severe abuse, exposure to domestic violence, and other traumatic experiences that disrupt family life. The Senior Clinician maintains a reduced caseload while providing clinical, administrative, and reflective supervision to program staff and/or student interns, and partnering with the FTIP Supervisory Team to support program operations and service quality. With at least 50% of the position dedicated to direct service, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based clinical practice, staff development, and a commitment to child well-being and relationship repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

Direct Clinical Services (All Cases)

• Maintains a direct service caseload of at least 50% of the position, increasing as supervisory responsibilities allow.
• Provides primarily home-based clinical services to children and caregivers, including individual, family, and dyadic therapy, caregiver support, case coordination, referrals, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Completes clinical assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and progress notes in accordance with SPCC and applicable funder requirements.
• Maintains accurate documentation in SPCC’s internal record system and, when applicable, the NYS Connections system.
• Tracks cases by funding stream and completes required monthly program statistics.

MCDHS Preventive Caseload

• Provides FTIP services to families referred by MCDHS as preventive cases.
• Responds promptly to assigned referrals, initiates family contact, and coordinates service initiation with the assigned MCDHS caseworker.
• Completes and documents preventive mandates and required Family Assessment and Service Plan (FASP) reports within NYS Connections.
• Maintains ongoing communication and coordination with MCDHS throughout service delivery.

OVS Community Caseload

• Provides FTIP services to children and families impacted by crime through OVS-funded community referrals.
• Maintains timely and accurate case documentation to support required OVS reporting.

OVS Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Caseload

• When qualified and assigned, provides Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)-focused, trauma-informed dyadic treatment to children ages 0–6 and their non-offending caregivers at the Child Advocacy Center.
• Participates in the CAC multidisciplinary team (MDT) and completes required funder-specific documentation and reporting in accordance with the position requirements.

Supervision and Program Leadership

• Provides weekly clinical, administrative, and reflective supervision to up to three FTIP staff members and/or student interns, based on program needs.
• Reviews case notes, assessments, treatment plans, FASPs, and client records to support service quality, adherence to best practices, and compliance with MCDHS and funder requirements.
• Provides ongoing feedback, coaching, and support to staff and interns regarding clinical practice, referrals, preventive mandates, documentation, and case management.
• Supports staff professional development and the application of appropriate assessment and intervention practices, including IECMH-informed approaches within the Senior’s expertise.
• Completes staff performance appraisals in consultation with the FTIP Supervisory Team.
• Assists with staff recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and program-specific training, as well as the selection, training, and supervision of student interns.
• Partners with the FTIP Supervisory Team on program operations, administrative responsibilities, and on-call coverage, including occasional backup support.

Team and Program Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with MCDHS, the Child Advocacy Center, and community partners.
• Participates in individual, group, and reflective supervision, supervisor meetings, agency groups, and required program and community meetings.
• Attends required trainings and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, best practices, and leadership.
• Provides community education and accompanies or transports clients to services, as applicable.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Clinical psychotherapy skills necessary to support children and families impacted by trauma, loss, poverty, and/or child maltreatment or abuse.
• Professional reflective capacity and an understanding of trauma informed care, equity work, and ethical practices.
• Ability to provide clinical, administrative, and reflective supervision that supports staff growth, accountability, and well-being.
• Able to effectively support staff and families during crisis situations.
• Able to facilitate open communication and promote effective team functioning.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to balance a direct service caseload with supervisory responsibilities and to monitor MCDHS and funder requirements.
• A demonstrated commitment to humanity centered care work and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Social Work (LCSW, LMSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT), Psychology (licensed) or a related field, with a minimum of three years of post-master’s experience working with trauma, children, and families.
• Must hold current licensure in New York State in an appropriate mental health discipline. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining active licensure in good standing throughout the duration of employment.
• Expertise in clinical psychotherapy skills with children and families impacted by trauma, loss, poverty and adversity, child maltreatment, and caregiver-child relationships.
• Experience providing clinical, administrative, and/or reflective supervision, field instruction, or other formal leadership preferred.
• Familiar with the psycho-social aspects of child maltreatment, attachment, and multi-cultural issues.
• Adherence to professional and ethical standards, including ethical principles related to client interaction, documentation, report writing, file maintenance, and confidentiality.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) – Preferred

• Training and experience in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) is strongly preferred, including relationship-based, dyadic intervention with young children (0-6) and their caregivers, such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
• Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health® (IMH-E®) through NYSAIMH, or working toward Endorsement, preferred.
• IECMH qualifications consistent with the FTIP Therapist, IECMH Specialist job description are required for assignment to the CAC caseload.

WORKING AT SPCC: SPCC is committed to providing a trauma-informed, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We value flexibility, professional growth, and reflective supervision. Our team is passionate about equity, justice, and meaningful relationships. Join us in creating a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community.

Candidate must successfully complete all required background checks and clearances and possess a valid NYS driver’s license with required insurance.

This position is benefits eligible.

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