Senior Clinician - Westchester Community
JOB HIGHLIGHTS: As part of a dynamic, diverse team of passionate advocates, committed to transforming the world, you will deliver culturally relevant, trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling services for the youngest survivors of domestic violence.
MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS:
The Senior Clinician will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling to children and familiesimpacted by domestic violence while offering supervisory support and mentorship to a team of clinicians. This role focuses on domestic violence and children’s counseling, utilizing frameworks such as the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Scale to provide trauma-informed care. The Senior Clinician will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure comprehensive support for clients. Additionally, the role involves community outreach and engagement, strengthening partnerships and improving the
systemic response to domestic violence.
LOCATION: This opportunity is based in Westchester County, New York, providing counseling services delivered in a variety of settings currently performed in a hybrid between remote (phone and TeleHealth) as well as in-person.
JOB OVERVIEW: As a Senior Clinician, you will work to further MSP’s mission in accordance with our guiding principles in a key role that combines direct clinical service with supervisory and supportive functions. This position is designed for an experienced clinician who will provide high-quality trauma-informed counseling while offering clinical guidance and mentorship to a team of clinicians.
You will work collaboratively with project partners and maintain strong connections to all other MSP program areas, including our Shelter, Family Services Unit, and Center for Legal Services. In this role, you will also contribute to program development, staff training, and interagency collaboration to enhance the overall response to domestic violence in the region.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR...
Clinical Services:
- Providing in-person and virtual, evidence-based, trauma-responsive counseling
- Attending case conferences and staff meetings with colleagues as part of MSP’s Children’s Programs
- Gathering and analyzing statistics to monitor program effectiveness, and drafting monthly/quarterly activity reports to funders and external evaluation partners
- Engaging caregivers with MSP’s Parenting with HEART curriculum, to strengthen trauma responsive parenting skills through group intervention and workshops
- Representing MSP at community meetings and coalitions and engaging in outreach to establish andstrengthen partnerships.
- Participating in MSP trainings, committees, and interdepartmental meetings
Supervisory & Supportive Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical oversight and support to a team of clinicians.
- Offer case consultation, mentorship, and guidance on trauma-informed care best practices.
- Assist in the onboarding and training of new clinicians, ensuring alignment with MSP’s traumainformed, client-centered approach.
- Conduct case file reviews and support compliance with program requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Administrative & Reporting Duties:
- Assist in drafting monthly and quarterly reports for funders and evaluation teams.
- Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation in compliance with agency and funding standards.
- Participate in MSP trainings, committees, and interdepartmental initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
YOU MUST HAVE…
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling, or related field with NYS licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
- Direct clinical experience, preferably working with children and families affected by domestic violence, human trafficking, or trauma.
- Previous supervisory, mentorship, or team leadership experience is preferred.
- A strong commitment to anti-oppression principles and trauma-informed care.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage crises with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
- Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Apricot, and web-based case management platforms.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Candidates who are bi-lingual in English and Spanish (or another language widely spoken in our service area) are strongly encouraged to apply. This role requires occasional flexible hours, including early mornings/evenings.
YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF…
As a passionate advocate for social justice, you adopt an anti-oppression lens to understand gender-based violence. You recognize that clients come to MSP while navigating different structural and social injustices that affect their experiences of survivorship. You also understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment to developing the language and tools we need to undo institutional oppression.
You are flexible and work well as part of a team and independently. You have excellent time management skills and demonstrate ability to multi-task. You are accountable to doing what you say you are going to do.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: At MSP, we strongly believe that integrating a world-changing approach into all areas of our work is essential to ending domestic violence and human trafficking. Our dynamic and diverse team of compassionate advocates is working to create a world in which every individual has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect,
equality, and safety.
MSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, responding to domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County, New York, by providing multi-lingual, trauma-informed legal and supportive services. We bolster our work with clients by engaging in extensive outreach and community education, strengthening the systemic response to all forms of gender-based violence.
GREAT BENEFITS AND PTO PACKAGE: MSP employees enjoy a generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision care. Our Financial Savings Plan reflects a commitment to the future well-being of our employees. PTO and self-care are important to us, and we offer a PTO plan that includes, vacation, sick time, personal days as well as summer Fridays.
Job Classification: Regular/Full time/Flexible/Non-Exempt.
Salary: $77,000
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Laurena Mora at lmora@mspny.org.
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MSP values you, your growth and your contributions. My Sisters’ Place believes that an effective, broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in anti-oppression principles as we work towards a more just and equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP values you, your growth and your contributions. MSP policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.