Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Clinical Supervisor/Director, Social Services
The Clinical Supervisor provides agency-wide clinical leadership and oversight across all Domestic Violence (DV) shelter programs and sites. This role is responsible for supervising licensed clinicians and social workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based clinical services for survivors of domestic violence. The Clinical Supervisor directly supervises the Art Therapist at Victory I and provides clinical consultation and guidance to the Art Therapist across the remaining DV sites. In addition to supervisory and consultative responsibilities, the Clinical Supervisor maintains a small caseload of high-need clients, conducts comprehensive psychosocial and clinical assessments to support housing and service planning, and provides crisis intervention and clinical guidance during critical incidents. The position collaborates closely with program leadership to ensure compliance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work and Mental Health Counseling.
- Current NYS licensure required (LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC).
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience with trauma-impacted populations, preferably survivors of domestic violence, and minimum two (2) years of clinical supervisory experience,
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Clinical Supervisor/Director, Social Services Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership across all Domestic Violence shelter programs and sites.
- Supervise licensed clinicians and social workers, including the SRT Therapist at Victory I, and provide clinical consultation to the Art Therapist across the remaining DV sites.
- Conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions and case conferences.
- Maintain a small caseload of clients with complex clinical needs.
- Complete psychosocial and clinical assessments to support housing applications and service planning.
- Provide clinical guidance during crises and critical incidents, including after-hours on-call support as required.
- Ensure clinical documentation meets agency and funder standards.
- Promote staff development, ethical practice, and trauma-informed supervision.
- Collaborate with program leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Foster a wellness- and recovery-oriented environment using evidence-based practices.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!
To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Skills Required
- Master's degree in social work and mental health counseling
- Current New York State licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC
- At least three years of clinical experience with trauma-impacted populations
- At least two years of clinical supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
What We Do
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is an anti-poverty nonprofit serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester County. Through more than 60 programs, it provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, along with health, wealth-building, veterans, disability, youth, and other human services. Its vision is to end homelessness in Greater New York.
