Clinical Supervisor - Early Childhood/Preschool

Catholic Charities of Buffalo•Buffalo, NY

11d•$56,000 - $63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor/Preschool Clinician. This position combines clinical supervision of Early Childhood Support Program staff with direct counseling and consultation services for a small caseload of preschool-aged children. Catholic Charities of Buffalo is a nonprofit organization serving individuals, children, and families throughout Western New York. As the region’s most comprehensive human service provider, we offer programs addressing mental health, education, employment, emergency assistance, substance-use treatment, immigration, aging, and family needs. We strive to provide HOPE for all seasons.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy, or a related clinical field.
Current New York State professional license or credential appropriate to the position and sufficient to provide clinical supervision.
Experience providing clinical services to young children and families.
Knowledge of early-childhood development, social-emotional and behavioral needs, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and balance supervision, direct service, travel, and leadership responsibilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Reliable transportation and a valid New York State driver’s license.
Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Nice To Haves

LCSW or another independently licensed clinical credential.
Clinical supervision or consultation experience.
Experience with preschool-aged children, school-based services, Early Intervention, CPSE, or preschool special education.
Knowledge of IEP development, behavioral data collection, and progress monitoring.
Training or experience in early-childhood mental health, play-based or parent-child interventions, Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma-informed care, or family-systems approaches.

Responsibilities

Oversee the clinical quality of services, including case conceptualization, treatment planning, documentation content, intervention selection, engagement, and progress toward treatment goals.
Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to assigned staff.
Review progress notes and other documentation for clinical quality, connection to treatment goals, intervention effectiveness, student response, and next steps.
Support staff with case conceptualization, treatment planning, and measurable, child-centered goals aligned with students’ IEPs.
Help staff address limited progress, challenging behaviors, engagement concerns, family or teacher concerns, and barriers to service delivery.
Guide the selection and evaluation of developmentally appropriate interventions related to emotional regulation, coping, communication, attachment, peer relationships, transitions, and behavior.
Support staff in using behavioral observations, data, and Functional Behavior Assessment principles to inform interventions.
Assist staff in preparing clinical information for CPSE meetings, annual reviews, treatment plans, and progress reports.
Provide consultation regarding child safety, mandated reporting, ethics, boundaries, and other complex clinical concerns.
Promote reflective practice, clinical growth, accountability, and collaborative decision-making.
Identify staff development needs and contribute to training and onboarding.
Maintain a small caseload of preschool students with IEPs.
Provide individual, group, and classroom-based counseling focused on social-emotional and behavioral development.
Conduct behavioral observations to guide individualized interventions.
Collaborate with teachers to support students’ classroom participation, emotional regulation, behavior, and relationships.
Engage parents and caregivers through consultation, education, resources, and practical strategies.
Monitor and document progress toward IEP counseling goals using observations, behavioral data, and caregiver and teacher feedback.
Participate in CPSE meetings and annual reviews and communicate student progress, continued needs, and service recommendations.
Complete required progress notes, treatment plans, service verification, billing documentation, and other program records.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute a clinical perspective to program planning and quality improvement.
Work closely with the Director of School-Based Services and collaborate with the program’s administrative supervisor.
Maintain awareness of staff caseloads, clinical complexity, treatment progress, and service needs.
Communicate clinical trends, barriers, risks, and resource needs to program leadership.
Participate in program meetings, professional development, agency committees, and occasional events outside traditional work hours.
Follow Catholic Charities’ mission, policies, ethical standards, legal mandates, and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.