Clinical Social Work Supervisor

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment, enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. For more than 130 years, no other youth-serving organization in Boston and Chelsea has engaged more young people and families. Learn more at bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city.

Position Summary

The Clinical Social Worker Supervisor plays a critical role in advancing Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston's mission to prepare young people to succeed academically, live healthy lifestyles, and practice good citizenship. This position provides clinical supervision, training, and consultation to Club-based social workers, unlicensed social work interns, and graduate-level MSW field placement students, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.

The Clinical Social Worker Supervisor will serve as a leader in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for youth, families, and staff. This role includes direct clinical supervision, cross-site collaboration, being on call for case consultation (as needed), and developing, overseeing, and maintaining strong partnerships with community agencies to enhance mental health resources available to Club members.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision & Support

• Provide weekly individual and group clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed social work staff, interns, and graduate-level MSW field placement students.
• Ensure supervision meets licensure requirements for social workers working toward independent practice.
• Guide staff, interns, and MSW students in applying evidence-based, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approaches.
• Review case documentation to ensure adherence to ethical, legal, and organizational standards.
• Serve as an on-call resource for case consultation as needed across Clubs.

Staff Development & Training

Program & Organizational Leadership

Partnerships & Resources

Qualifications

o Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.

o Current independent licensure in Massachusetts (LICSW) required.

o Approved supervisor designation preferred (or willingness to pursue).

o Minimum of 5 years of clinical social work experience with youth and families, preferably in urban or community-based settings.

o At least 2 years providing clinical supervision to social work staff, unlicensed interns, and graduate-level MSW field placement students.

o Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based practices.

o Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.

o Ability to manage crises calmly and effectively.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the development of youth from diverse backgrounds.

o Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Salary $101,200-$123,200 - commensurate with education and experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

To Apply

Please complete an online application at https : / / www.bgcb.org / aboutu / careers / . Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload / attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

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