Description
JOB SUMMARY: Are you passionate about helping children and families heal and thrive? Join SPCC as a Clinician in our Therapeutic Visitation Program (TVP). In this role, you will provide counseling and support to children and parents impacted by trauma, separation, and high-conflict custody. Using attachment theory and trauma-informed practices, you will promote healing within the family system and strengthen relationships. You will also mentor interns, collaborate with professionals across systems, and may co-facilitate a 12-week parenting group (PREPARE). This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Provide therapeutic counseling to children and parents during supervised visits, using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
- Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning, and maintain accurate case documentation and reports, including court reports.
- Support parents with conflict mediation, safety planning, and referrals as needed.
- Collaborate with supervisors, caseworkers, attorneys, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Mentor and guide program interns through training, observation, and partnership.
- Co-facilitate PREPARE parenting group cohorts as needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field.
- At least two years of clinical experience with children and families.
- Currently licensed in New York State in an appropriate mental health discipline or hold an active New York State limited permit at the time of hire. Candidates who do not hold an active limited permit at hire must obtain one within six (6) weeks of their start date.
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement preferred.
- Knowledge of child maltreatment, neglect, trauma, and high-conflict custody.
- Experience in Infant-Parent Psychotherapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy preferred.
WORKING AT SPCC: SPCC is committed to providing a trauma-informed, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We value flexibility, professional growth, and reflective supervision. Our team is passionate about equity, justice, and meaningful relationships. Join us in creating a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community. Candidate must successfully complete all required background checks and clearances and possess a valid NYS driver’s license with required insurance.
This position is benefits eligible.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field
- At least two years of clinical experience with children and families
- Current New York State license in an appropriate mental health discipline, or an active New York State limited permit at hire
- Obtain a New York State limited permit within six weeks of starting if not held at hire
- Knowledge of child maltreatment, neglect, trauma, and high-conflict custody
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement
- Experience in Infant-Parent Psychotherapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy
- Successful completion of required background checks and clearances
- Valid New York State driver's license with required insurance
What We Do
The Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC) is a Rochester, New York nonprofit that partners with children and families to promote health, well-being, safety, and stronger relationships. Its trauma-informed programs include family intervention, home visiting, teen-parent support, supervised visitation, counseling, crisis intervention, WIC nutrition services, and professional training for child- and family-serving practitioners across Western New York communities.
