Senior Clinician

Description

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Clinician will provide ongoing and trauma-informed comprehensive counseling services to children and families impacted by domestic violence, trafficking, and/or other forms of gender violence. Assist clients to move toward managing their trauma, understanding the impact of domestic violence on their lives and that of their children; help them to reach economic stability through case management, advocacy, and referral, if necessary, to organizations providing such services. Opportunity to work in supportive, team-oriented environments in lower Manhattan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts evidence-based assessments and psycho-social interviews for families affected by the experience of domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence.
• Provides comprehensive trauma-informed individual/group counseling services with a trauma and strengths-based perspective to help clients process, cope, and heal from experiences of gender-based violence.
• Provides safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, and referrals to other related services as needed.
• Provides affidavits and testimony for immigration and other legal purposes.
• Conducts trauma-related and domestic violence outreach and training to community organizations and institutions, including those serving the immigrant communities.
• Demonstrate competence in evidence-based modalities such as CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy);
• Facilitate appropriate clinical groups for clients, including, but not limited to, school-age groups, teen support groups and parenting skills groups;
• Participate in team and agency meetings, individual supervisory meetings, case conferences and other meetings connected to the Family Safe project such as the weekly FVPSA meeting;
• Supervise at least one intern;
• As a senior clinician, provide support to other clinicians as needed;
• Maintains accurate case records and utilizes internal database systems to track direct services to clients and outreach events;
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Other duties as requested by supervisor;

Requirements

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or similar degree. Must have license at time of application.
• A minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience with victims of domestic violence, including work with children;
• SIFI certification required
• Experience providing counseling and supportive services to domestic violence survivors and their families;
• Experience facilitating support groups and dynamic community workshops;
• Ability to work flexible hours, a mix of hybrid and remote work;
• Ability to work two late evenings (up to and including 7:30 PM) a week and to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Interest in working with clients from diverse backgrounds;
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications required;
• Familiarity with virtual telehealth platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom;
• Spanish language fluency preferred;

Budgeted Salary: $71,761 - $ 79,269 per year; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Work position is Full-time; Salaried/ Exempt

Work schedule is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

•     Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
•     Employer-paid life insurance 
•     Employer retirement contribution
•     Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
•     Generous Leave Policy
•     Flexible spending account / Health savings account
•     Student loan assistance
•     Tuition reimbursement program
•     Gym reimbursement program  
•     Wellness program and rewards

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $71,761 - $79,269