Director Clinical and Forensic Services, Bronx

Director Clinical and Forensic Services, Bronx 

Our Vision:

Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence. 

Our Mission:

Safe Horizon's mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

Safe Horizon is the largest and most comprehensive provider of victim services in the Country and is the only organization to operate five nationally accredited Child Advocacy Centers in an urban setting.  The Child Advocacy Centers are comprised of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of experts including Safe Horizon staff, investigators from the New York Police Department, child protective specialists and staff and attorneys from the Administration for Children’s Services, Assistant District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Corporation Counsel and child abuse medical professionals from premier hospitals. The CAC MDT works together in a trauma-informed and coordinated manner to investigate and respond to allegations of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse. In 2018, Safe Horizon CACs provided services to approximately 10,000 child abuse victims and 4,000 parents and caregivers, promoting justice and healing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The Director of Clinical & Forensic Services oversees the array of mental health, forensic interviewing and victim support and advocacy services provided by Safe Horizon staff at the CAC.  The Director of Clinical & Forensic Services provides trauma-focused, clinical leadership, vision and expert consultation to CAC staff and the multi-disciplinary team on all aspects of direct service operations.

Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with staff, clients and CAC multidisciplinary team members. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.

The Director of Forensic and Clinical Services oversees the array of Safe Horizon’s forensic, mental health and victim support and advocacy services provided at the CAC, in close collaboration with the Senior Director. The Director of Forensic and Clinical Services provides trauma-focused, clinical leadership, vision and expert consultation to CAC staff and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), on all aspects of direct service operations- from the point of entry and throughout the investigative process as child victims and impacted family members access the continuum of services offered by the CAC.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide Supervising Clinical Forensic Specialists, Clinical Forensic Specialists and graduate student interns, when applicable, with individual and group supervision, in addition to observations of staff providing direct client services in accordance with the CAC quality supervision plan  
• Provide expert clinical consultation to MDT partners, including child protection, law enforcement, prosecution and medical professionals, to ensure that the investigation is well coordinated, the family is kept informed, and the child’s needs are being met in a child-focused, trauma-informed manner ;  
• Responsible for leading practice enhancement & staff development initiatives including assessing training needs, coordinating internal and external training sessions and ensuring staff participation in agency led training;  
• Model effective collaboration, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills to staff and MDT.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with community mental health providers and other community-based organizations to ensure appropriate mental health treatment and victim support & advocacy referral services are available for CAC child victims and impacted family members when needed;  
• Assume primary responsibility for planning, coordinating and facilitating regularly scheduled Case Planning and Case Review meetings in coordination with the CAC Senior Director and with participation from all partners of the MDT;  
• When necessary, assist in direct client work -conducting forensic interviews, victim support & advocacy and/or CFTSI sessions;  
• Complete performance reviews for all direct reports in a timely manner; • Provide court testimony in those cases pursuant to judicial subpoena, as required;  
• Utilize client data to inform supervisory sessions and service delivery enhancements;  
• Review employee case notes and case management system documentation;  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives;  
• Develop and implement strategies for promoting racial equity work and for addressing vicarious trauma;  
• Represent Safe Horizon on external committees when appropriate;  
• Provides interim management of the CAC when the Senior Director is out of office.  

 Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree & clinical licensure required
• Prior experience providing clinical supervision required and supervising on an evidence based treatment preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred Prior experience working with children and families impacted by abuse and trauma and knowledge of child development;
• Prior experience or an interest in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team model
• Prior experience in forensic interviewing or a willingness to develop this expertise
• Strong leadership, organizational, team-building, conflict-resolution skills required

 If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.  

 AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement: 

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. 

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 Hiring Range: 74,000.00 - 83,225.00 Annual 

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center