Senior Clinician

Sanctuary For Families•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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;

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency preferred;

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