Clinical Supervisor - Early Childhood

The Village For Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous paid time off

Employer matched retirement savings

Tuition assistance / Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford, CT seeks an Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor with a Master’s degree and CT licensure to oversee staff development and ensure quality care. You may also provide individual and family therapy and coordinate with schools, DCF, and primary care partners to ensure holistic services for children and families.

Responsibilities include supervision, documentation, program development, and adherence to agency and regulatory standards, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical field and CT licensure required.
• Active Connecticut licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years' experience with children and families.
• Supervisory experience preferred; bilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff and interns.
• Lead onboarding, professional development, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Deliver direct services including assessments, treatment planning, and family therapy.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with schools, DCF, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Bilingual

Cultural Competency

Supervisory skills

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related clinical field

Job description

The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-915558

Job Location: Hartford, CT

Job Level: Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)

Level of Education: Masters Degree

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Years of Experience: Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years

Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: Salary: 70,000 to 75,000(Y) USD

Work Hours: Work Hours: 40

Job Description

The Village for Families & ChildrenHartford, CTSalary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

About Us

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission of building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment, and family support services throughout the Greater Hartford region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for seven consecutive years, with national recognition for our workplace culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Village is committed to supporting the growth and success of our employees as much as we are dedicated to the families we serve.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor oversees staff development, clinical documentation, quality assurance activities, and utilization review processes while contributing to early childhood program development and agency-wide initiatives.

The Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor may also deliver individual and family therapy, parent skills training, risk assessments, crisis intervention, trauma-informed treatment, case management, and advocacy services. The role collaborates closely with schools, DCF, primary care providers, and other community partners to ensure comprehensive care for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Leadership

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff and interns.
• Support employee onboarding, professional development, performance evaluation, and ongoing coaching.
• Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, clinical rounds, and department meetings.
• Monitor supervisee productivity, clinical practice, and documentation standards.
• Assist in implementing programmatic and agency priorities, policies, and initiatives.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Utilization Review activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and improve policies, procedures, workflows, and service delivery strategies.

Team & Community Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Coordinate services with DCF, schools, primary care providers, and community partners.
• Identify service gaps and help develop solutions to meet client needs.
• Participate in agency committees, task forces, and special projects.
• Represent The Village in community groups and professional networks.
• Pursue ongoing training and implementation of evidence-based treatment models.

Direct Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and engage children and families in treatment.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and parent-focused therapeutic interventions.
• Complete discharge planning and coordinate referrals to community-based supports.
• Deliver case management and care coordination services.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, licensing, accreditation, Medicaid, and DCF standards.
• Meet established productivity and client contact hour expectations.

Experience and Skills

Required Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related clinical field.

Experience & Requirements

• Active Connecticut clinical licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children and families.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to effectively serve diverse populations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including providing services in office, school, home, and community settings.

Why Join The Village?

• Mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the community.
• Connecticut Top Workplace recognized for culture and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Training and support in evidence-based treatment models.
• Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
• Meaningful work serving children and families throughout Greater Hartford.

Job Benefits

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program - NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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