Clinical Supervisor

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. 

Our continuum of care is informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our participants. We serve thousands of individuals annually via our expanding New York locations: our service centers in Long Island City, Queens and Morrisania, the Bronx, as well as several housing residences throughout the city. Our program models are recognized both nationally and internationally for their quality and innovation.

The Clinical Supervisor is a member of the Behavioral Health Unit, working directly with the Better Living Center, an Article 31 Office of Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Outpatient and Treatment Rehabilitation Services program (formerly OMH Outpatient Mental Health Clinic) and Treatment Services (TS, OASAS licensed 822 Outpatient Program). The Clinical Supervisor is a leader on the clinical team and provides clinical supervision and crisis support as needed to the Social Workers. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing therapy to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement and providing supervision of LMSW/LMHC staff within the Better Living Center as well as ad hoc support and supervision to TS team members. The position may involve some delivery of telehealth services from a home location, will also involve on-site work at Fortune Society’s Long Island City location, and may involve on-site work at other Fortune Society satellite location(s).

• Conduct initial client assessment and psychosocial interviews;
• Develop a therapeutic alliance with clients;
• Provide ongoing individual counseling and weekly group counseling;
• Write and update individual client-based, goal-orientated treatment plans following agency guidelines and timeframes;
• Maintain proper case records, with all case notes completed within 48 hours of interaction.
• Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor;
• Communicate with other Fortune staff members in the same and other programs/locations that share common client(s);
• Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;
• Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings;
• Assist with, or provide coverage for MDT meetings;
• Onboard new clinical staff;
• Provide clinical supervision and ad hoc support to clinical team members;
• Provide back-up on-call coverage;
• May review and co-sign service documentation from LMSW or unlicensed team members, as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• LCSW required;
• CASAC credential is a plus;
• Minimum of three years overall clinical experience required;
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration desired;
• Ability, on some days, to work remotely via Zoom in a quiet, private home-office location required;
• Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills;
• Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus;
• SIFI certification is a plus;
• Supervisory experience is a plus;
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis). Applicants should not provide medical or genetic information in their applications; and
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

• Personal, Sick, and Vacation Days
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(B) account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• FSA accounts available for healthcare, childcare, and commuting
• Tuition reimbursement ($1500/year) available after 1 year of employment - can be used toward CEUs or other clinical certification courses