IPV-Focused Clinician for CPS Partnerships (Brooklyn)

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Ground in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Clinician specializing in IPV to join the Clinical Support Program embedded in child protective work. The role provides direct clinical services to families referred to CPS and collaborates with ACS staff and families to connect to supports.

The position requires regular in-person presence at an ACS field office in Brooklyn and may involve travel to other Rising Ground sites or community visits.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Clinical License (LMSW, LMFC, LCAT, LMHC).
• Experience working with families affected by IPV.
• Familiarity with Evidence Based Models and assessment measures.
• Commitment to healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive practice.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing demands.
• Creative problem-solver with collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Connections.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical work to families referred to CPS, including assessment of needs.
• Actively participate in planning conferences as IPV expert.
• Ensure referrals are individualized and tailored, working with Access and Referral Department.
• Ensure warm handoffs occur in making referrals.
• Facilitate trainings for the clinical team and the ACS CPS team.
• Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings.
• Provide after hour coverage for consultation, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Active Clinical License

IPV experience

Evidence-Based models

Anti-oppressive practice

Highly organized

Collaborative skills

Connections familiarity

Job description

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Licensed Clinician (IPV)

Clinical Support servs Director Full Time Brooklyn, NY, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1347

Salary Range: $71,300.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Licensed Clinician with Intimate Partner Violence Expertise

Posted: October 15, 2026 | Application Deadline: November 24, 2026

Department:

Clinical Support Program

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor

Location:

Salary Range:

$71,300–$75,000

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Role Overview

Rising Ground’s Clinical Support Program embeds professionals specializing in mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence into child protective work in Brooklyn. Working closely with Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) staff and families, the team assesses needs, recommends services, and connects families with appropriate supports to strengthen child safety and family outcomes.

As a clinician specializing in intimate partner violence (IPV), you will provide direct clinical services, guidance, training, and support to an ACS CPS team. You will assess families’ IPV needs, recommend appropriate interventions, and connect families with Brooklyn community-based providers through warm handoffs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to families referred to Child Protective Services (CPS), including assessment of needs.
• Participate in planning conferences and provide clinical guidance to the CPS team on families’ intimate partner violence needs.
• Coordinate individualized internal and external referrals with the Access and Referral Department, and provide warm handoffs to Brooklyn community-based IPV providers.
• Facilitate training for the clinical team and ACS CPS staff.
• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings.
• Provide after-hours consultation coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

This description does not cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Active clinical license (LMSW, LMFT, LCAT, or LMHC); limited permits are not accepted.
• Experience or expertise working with families impacted by intimate partner violence.
• Experience and comfort using evidence-based models and multiple assessment measures.
• Commitment to a healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive approach.
• Strong organization and self-motivation, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with Connections.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Corporate office, field, and clinic settings.
• Regular in-person work at Specified Brooklyn ACS Offices or within the Brooklyn community.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position, Monday through Friday. Work hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with after-hours consultation coverage as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)

Additional Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to travel to and work in Specified Brooklyn ACS Offices.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required.
• Ability to travel within the community and conduct visits.

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment