Clinical Supervisor

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

84d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this new Clinical Support Program, Rising Ground will embed licensed professionals specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence directly into child protective work in Brooklyn. These clinicians will collaborate closely with ACS staff and families to assess needs, provide tailored service recommendations, and ensure families are connected to appropriate supports. By integrating clinical expertise into frontline decision-making, Rising Ground will play a vital role in enhancing child safety and strengthening family outcomes across the borough. The full-time Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of licensed clinicians specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence. The Supervisor provides direct clinical services and clinical guidance, training, and support for their clinical team along with a Child Protective Services team. This position is remote work eligible in accordance with Rising Ground’s Remote Work Policy and requires regular in-person presence at an ACS field office in Brooklyn or in the community as needed. Occasional travel to other agency sites or meetings may also be required.

Requirements

LCSW or Licensed Psychologist required
Supervision and management experience required
Meaningful commitment to practicing from a healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive stance
Highly organized, self-motivated worker who can easily manage competing demands
Creative problem-solver who anticipates challenges and seizes opportunities for collaboration
Ability to work with flexibility, independence, accountability, passion, and humor
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
Ability to travel and work in ACS field office in Brooklyn
Ability to travel within the community

Nice To Haves

Experience/expertise in Intimate Partner Violence and/or Substance Use along with Mental Health preferred
Experience and comfort with Evidence Based Models and multiple assessment measures
Familiarity with Connections and PROMIS databases preferred

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Program Director to implement a program model that meets the complex needs of families presenting to Child Protective Services, including mental health, substance use and intimate partner violence needs
Ensure that all policies, procedures and program protocols are followed by the clinical team
Ensure open communication between ACS, CPS and the clinical team
Ensure that internal and external referrals are individualized and tailored to meet families’ needs, working collaboratively with our Access and Referral Department
Ensure that warm handoffs occur in making referrals
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to a team of clinicians
Provide direct clinical work and model program expectations for a team of clinicians
Provide opportunities for career growth to the clinical team
Facilitate trainings for the clinical team and the ACS CPS team
Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings
Provide after hour coverage for consultation, as needed
Other duties as required