Clinician, Supervised Release Program

About the role

The Clinician for the Supervised Release Program (SRP) at Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) plays a critical role in providing timely emergency referrals, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management services. This position requires a Master's degree in a mental health field with 3 years of direct practice experience, along with experience working in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and holistic assessments;
• Create voluntary service and resource plans addressing criminogenic needs and responsivity factors;
• Make referrals to address immediate needs;
• Provide assistance to participants to support engagement with referrals made, as needed;
• Provide participants with information regarding any additional court mandates, including mandatory programming and Tactics and Choices class;
• Work with supervisors to complete and submit mandatory programming recommendations to court;
• Determine case assignments and facilitate warm handoffs to case managers;
• Schedule participants for their first check-in with their assigned case manager;
• Case conference with case managers to discuss participant needs and/or service and resource plans and/or mandatory programming, as appropriate;
• Facilitate mandated and voluntary evidence-based practice sessions to enhance motivation for change and engagement in services;
• Develop and facilitate group and individual programming to address participant needs and court mandates;
• Provide comprehensive, clinically informed case management services;
• Orchestrate internal and external resource allocation and service referrals;
• Work with participants to identify and address barriers to compliance with supervision requirements and court attendance;
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;
• Submit accurate and timely reports to court within designated time frames, including compliance, noncompliance, rearrest, and mandatory programming court notifications;
• Maintain professional, productive, and positive relationships with external stakeholders, including court staff, judges, and attorneys;
• 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;
• Participate in individual, group supervision, and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets;
• Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed;
• Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field and 3 years direct practice (e.g., therapeutic or case management or counseling) experience required, LMSW or mental health license preferred;
• Experience working in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred;
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation required;
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Experience working with people needing substance use treatment, mental health services, or other services related to co-occurring disorders, or adolescent development, strongly preferred;
• Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, Motivational Interviewing and CBT strongly preferred;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with local social service providers 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;
• Openness to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner.

Position Location

Staten Island, New York.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $61,000 - $78,500 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.