Clinical Supervisor - Early Childhood/Preschool

Catholic-Charities-of-Buffal; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 PTO days per year

15 paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Employer-paid life insurance and EAP

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor/Preschool Clinician to supervise clinical services and provide direct counseling to preschoolers.

The role combines supervisory oversight with direct services, CPSE collaboration, and family engagement in Western New York. NYS licensure and a master's degree are required, with a hybrid work structure and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related clinical field.
• Current New York State professional license appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing clinical services to young children and families.
• Knowledge of early‑childhood development and IEPs; ability to implement developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reliable transportation with NYS license.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to assigned staff and ensure clinical quality.
• Maintain a small preschool caseload and provide direct counseling.
• Lead CPSE meetings preparation and progress reporting; collaborate with teachers and families.
• Support staff with case conceptualization, treatment planning and measurable goals.
• Promote reflective practice, staff development, and program planning.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Counseling

Team leadership

Documentation

Travel

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related clinical field

New York State professional license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Clinical Supervisor - Early Childhood/Preschool

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Clinical Supervisor/Preschool Clinician. This position combines clinical supervision of Early Childhood Support Program staff with direct counseling and consultation services for a small caseload of preschool-aged children.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is a nonprofit organization serving individuals, children, and families throughout Western New York. As the region’s most comprehensive human service provider, we offer programs addressing mental health, education, employment, emergency assistance, substance‑use treatment, immigration, aging, and family needs. We strive to provide HOPE for all seasons.

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Supervisor will oversee the clinical quality of services, including case conceptualization, treatment planning, documentation content, intervention selection, engagement, and progress toward treatment goals. A separate administrative supervisor will oversee documentation deadlines, billing, timesheets, paid time off, scheduling, and other personnel matters.

The direct-service caseload will be determined by program needs, geographic coverage, and the number of staff requiring clinical support.

Clinical Supervision

Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to assigned staff.

Review progress notes and other documentation for clinical quality, connection to treatment goals, intervention effectiveness, student response, and next steps.

Support staff with case conceptualization, treatment planning, and measurable, child‑centered goals aligned with students’ IEPs.

Help staff address limited progress, challenging behaviors, engagement concerns, family or teacher concerns, and barriers to service delivery.

Guide the selection and evaluation of developmentally appropriate interventions related to emotional regulation, coping, communication, attachment, peer relationships, transitions, and behavior.

Support staff in using behavioral observations, data, and Functional Behavior Assessment principles to inform interventions.

Assist staff in preparing clinical information for CPSE meetings, annual reviews, treatment plans, and progress reports.

Provide consultation regarding child safety, mandated reporting, ethics, boundaries, and other complex clinical concerns.

Promote reflective practice, clinical growth, accountability, and collaborative decision‑making.

Identify staff development needs and contribute to training and onboarding.

Direct Services

Maintain a small caseload of preschool students with IEPs.

Provide individual, group, and classroom‑based counseling focused on social‑emotional and behavioral development.

Conduct behavioral observations to guide individualized interventions.

Collaborate with teachers to support students’ classroom participation, emotional regulation, behavior, and relationships.

Engage parents and caregivers through consultation, education, resources, and practical strategies.

Monitor and document progress toward IEP counseling goals using observations, behavioral data, and caregiver and teacher feedback.

Participate in CPSE meetings and annual reviews and communicate student progress, continued needs, and service recommendations.

Complete required progress notes, treatment plans, service verification, billing documentation, and other program records.

Leadership and Collaboration

Participate in leadership meetings and contribute a clinical perspective to program planning and quality improvement.

Work closely with the Director of School‑Based Services and collaborate with the program’s administrative supervisor.

Maintain awareness of staff caseloads, clinical complexity, treatment progress, and service needs.

Communicate clinical trends, barriers, risks, and resource needs to program leadership.

Participate in program meetings, professional development, agency committees, and occasional events outside traditional work hours.

Follow Catholic Charities’ mission, policies, ethical standards, legal mandates, and compliance requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy, or a related clinical field.

Current New York State professional license or credential appropriate to the position and sufficient to provide clinical supervision.

Experience providing clinical services to young children and families.

Knowledge of early‑childhood development, social‑emotional and behavioral needs, and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Ability to provide constructive feedback and balance supervision, direct service, travel, and leadership responsibilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Reliable transportation and a valid New York State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

LCSW or another independently licensed clinical credential.

Clinical supervision or consultation experience.

Experience with preschool‑aged children, school‑based services, Early Intervention, CPSE, or preschool special education.

Knowledge of IEP development, behavioral data collection, and progress monitoring.

Training or experience in early‑childhood mental health, play‑based or parent‑child interventions, Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma‑informed care, or family‑systems approaches.

Other Important Information

This is a full‑time, 35‑hour‑per‑week position.

The schedule will vary based on preschool hours, supervision needs, meetings, and program priorities.

Travel among participating school districts and service locations is required.

This position offers a flexible/hybrid work structure. Direct services and observations occur in approved service settings; some supervision, meetings, and documentation may be completed remotely or at an agency office.

The balance between supervision and direct service may change based on staffing levels, geographic coverage, and program needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 PTO days per year (PTO is prorated based on start date)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after six months
• Employer‑paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation shown above may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location, and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .