Clinical Forensic Specialist - Queens CAC

About the Role

Work as a member of a dynamic Child Advocacy Center (CAC) multidisciplinary team to provide child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse and their impacted family members with an array of specialized, trauma-informed services. These include an orientation to the CAC, participating in the forensic interview process, providing on-site mental health services such as child trauma screenings, the Child & Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, and the provision of victim support & advocacy services.

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
• Participate in the forensic interview process by assuming a lead interviewing role or observing the interview of the child, and coordinating services with team members.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the child and non-offending family members to determine the impact of trauma on the child’s functioning and the need for additional services.
• Provide trauma-focused intervention, client-centered victim advocacy, and support to the child, siblings, and non-offending parent(s) while making effective referrals and linkages to trauma-focused mental health treatment and other services.
• Actively participate in case planning and case review meetings to inform the investigation and coordinate interventions for child victims and impacted family members.
• Enter accurate case files and maintain case data in the CAC NCATrak case tracking system for every service provided, from case opening to closing.
• Conduct psycho-educational workshops for non-offending parents.
• Participate in weekly supervision, group supervision, and ongoing trainings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required (unless you are less than 3-6 months from fulfilling graduate school completion requirements) or a Master’s Degree in a related mental health field considered.
• Clinical licensure preferred.
• Expertise in Forensic Interviewing or willingness to acquire this specialized skill required.
• Excellent communication, engagement, interviewing, crisis intervention, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work and thrive as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment, appreciating different points of view and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.

We welcome LMHC (licensed mental health counselors) in addition to social workers.

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 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

Safe Horizon was named one of City & State New York Top Workplaces of 2025.

Pay

Hiring Range: $30.49 - $34.31 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week

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

Applicants may be responsible for providing their own equipment and tools for remote work, such as 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.