Clinical Forensic Specialist - Bronx CAC
Company: Safe Horizon, Inc.
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary: Work as a member of a
dynamic 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
including an orientation to the CAC, participating in the forensic
interview process, providing on-site mental health services
including child trauma screenings, the Child & Family Traumatic
Stress Intervention and the provision of victim support & advocacy
services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 through assuming a lead interviewing role or
observing the interview of the child, coordinating services with
the team members Conduct a thorough assessment of the child and the
non-offending family members to determine the impact of the trauma
on the child’s functioning, and the need for additional services
for the child and family. Provide trauma focused intervention and
client-centered victim advocacy and support to the child, siblings
and non-offending parent(s) in the process of making effective
referrals and linkages to trauma-focused mental health treatment
and other services when warranted. Actively participate in case
planning and case review meetings to inform the investigation, and
coordinate interventions and response to 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 to
clients in a timely manner, from the opening to the closing of a
case. Conduct psycho-educational workshops for non-offending
parents. Participate in weekly supervision, group supervision and
on-going trainings. Other duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 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
needed. Ability to work and thrive as a member of a
multidisciplinary team, in a fast-paced environment, appreciating
different points of view and ability to resolve conflicts in a
constructive manner required. We welcome LMHC (licensed mental
health counselors) in addition to social workers. Strong written
and communication skills needed. Bi-Lingual Spanish highly
preferred. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s
rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my
employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or
without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or
me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or
written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any
time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps
and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing
the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required,
such as access to 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. Please follow
this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing
information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023 -06/22-
088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $30.50 - $34.00
Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits:
Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision,
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
Keywords: Safe Horizon, Inc., Hartford , Clinical Forensic Specialist - Bronx CAC, Healthcare , New York City, Connecticut
