Laura's House Clinical Supervisor

Domestic Violence Programs Location: Aliso Viejo & Garden Grove

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Chief Program Officer

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At Laura's House, we don't just offer jobs-we offer purpose. Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families.

About the Role

The Clinical Supervisor plays a vital leadership role in advancing compassionate, trauma-informed care for survivors of domestic violence. This position oversees the clinical operations of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center (DVAC) and provides high-quality clinical supervision to student interns and associate therapists.

Working collaboratively across programs, the Clinical Supervisor strengthens clinical excellence, supports emerging clinicians, and helps shape innovative therapeutic services aligned with Laura's House mission and values. This is an ideal role for a seasoned, mission-driven clinician who is passionate about mentorship, systems-building, and meaningful community impact.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide weekly individual clinical supervision to therapist trainees, associate clinicians, and BSW direct service interns at both the Domestic Violence Resource Center (Aliso Viejo) and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center (Garden Grove).
• Offer group supervision as needed to support program coverage and emerging clinical needs.
• Review, sign, and provide feedback on clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Maintain all supervision records in compliance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements.
• Complete and sign required BBS supervision forms and evaluations for supervisees and academic programs.

Program Oversight & Development

• Coordinate DVAC therapy and childcare advocacy programs, including scheduling, referrals, case assignments, workflows, and staff evaluations.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation, outcome tracking, and reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of new clinical services, therapeutic groups, and program enhancements.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding student trainees and clinical staff.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Participate in OC MFT Consortium meetings, management meetings, and senior leadership meetings as needed.
• Uphold ethical standards, professional regulations, and agency policies.
• Maintain current licensure, CEUs, and supervision requirements in accordance with BBS standards.
• Represent the agency with professionalism and integrity in all internal and external settings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, staff, volunteer, and agency information, in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.
• Participate in agency events, trainings, and community activities as a presenter or attendee when needed.
• Maintain an organized and professional work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field (required).
• Active California licensure as an MFT or LCSW for a minimum of two years (required).
• Direct clinical experience working with survivors of domestic violence (required).
• Completion of a 40-hour domestic violence training, as mandated by law.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while serving as a supportive, effective team leader.

Additional Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and TB testing.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), standing, walking, and other routine physical activities associated with an office and community-based setting.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a lasting impact: Your leadership directly supports survivors of domestic violence while shaping the growth of future clinicians.
• Lead with purpose: Play a key role in advancing trauma-informed, survivor-centered care within a respected nonprofit agency.
• Mentor and inspire: Guide student interns and associate therapists as they build confidence, skill, and clinical excellence.
• Innovate and grow: Help develop new programs, therapeutic groups, and services that respond to the evolving needs of the community.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value compassion, ethics, and teamwork.

💜 A Place for Everyone

Laura's House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all individuals-regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background-to bring their full, authentic selves to our work.

Ready to Apply?

Come be a part of something bigger than a job. Join our Laura's House family and help us create safe, bright futures for children and families in need.

Client/Mission Focused; Communication; Respect. Compassion; Collaboration and Innovation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Laura's House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Laura's House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, citizenship status, religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, political affiliation or belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), gender transitioning, physical or mental disability, physical handicap, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, updating personal information based on a lawful change of name, social security number, or federal employment authorization document, Employee's receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal), or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work, as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law, is prohibited.

This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.