Clinical Manager, Supervised Release Program

About the role

Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the largest operating project of the Center, seeks a Clinical Manager for the borough’s Supervised Release Program (SRP).

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly supervision and bi-weekly group supervision to SRP Clinicians;
• Provide clinical support in community offices as needed, including but not limited to speaking with court stakeholders, and coordinating emergency services in response to participant escalations;
• Provide coverage for the Clinicians they supervise, as needed;
• Review mandatory programming recommendations to determine appropriateness, prior to submission to the court;
• Support policy and protocol implementation in collaboration with the Director of Programming & Partnerships, other members of site leadership, and the SRP Court Reform team;
• Work closely with the SRP Court Reform Training Specialist, Training Institute, and site Training Liaison to ensure SRP staff are consistently trained as required;
• Co-facilitate required clinical trainings, including intake and assessment trainings and de-escalation and crisis intervention training in collaboration with the centralized SRP Court Reform Team;
• In collaboration with the Center’s Court Reform team and the SRP clinicians, implement group and individual programming to address participant needs and court mandates;
• Responsible for quality assurance, monitoring team’s compliance with program requirements, best practices, and court reporting obligations;
• Responsible for consistent and effective cross-team communication and collaboration to proactively identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming, create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and maximize internal and external resources and expertise;
• Support the recruitment and hiring of and onboarding and training for new clinical team members;
• Ensure regular and equitable access to program-related external professional development and training opportunities for all staff;
• Participate in regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets, including required refresher and management trainings;
• Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.

Qualifications

• LMSW, MHC or equivalent licensure is required; LCSW preferred;
• 4 years direct practice (e.g. therapeutic or case management) and 2 years of supervisory experience required;
• Group work development and facilitation experience strongly preferred;
• Experience in pretrial or criminal legal system strongly preferred;
• Experience supporting people with specialized needs such as substance abuse treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, intimate partner violence, or adolescent development strongly preferred;
• Treatment and experience with therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to crisis intervention or de-escalation management;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with local social service providers required;
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches strongly preferred;
• Training and experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strongly preferred;
• Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment;
• Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies required;
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.

Position Type

Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.

Position Location

Brooklyn, NY

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $78,000 - $92,500 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.