Court Based Social Worker

About the role

Court Based Social Worker - Queens Supervised Release Program

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assist in screening and advocating for participants with behavioral health needs.
• Facilitate release into the Supervised Release Program by working with clients, attorneys, judges, and other court stakeholders.
• Support high-risk and high-recidivism clients through intensive case management.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices to engage and motivate individuals in needed process of change.
• Initiate necessary referrals for detox, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
• Communicate with defense attorneys and court partners regarding program expectations and referrals.
• Ensure timely flow of information to case management, administrative, and managerial staff.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling; LMSW or LMHC within 6 months of start date.
• 3+ years of related experience working with court-involved populations.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system procedures.
• Familiarity with alternative to detention (ATD) or similar advocacy program models.
• Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and time management skills.
• Experience documenting client progress in a customized Case Management System.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice techniques including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW/LMSW/LMHC
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Counseling and wellness program (EAP)
• Four weeks' vacation
• Paid holidays
• Roth 401(k) with employer matching contributions

Location and Hours

Kew Gardens, Queens
5PM-1AM, Sunday – Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)

Schedule

100% in-person position

Salary

$85,249 annually plus night differential if assigned to a shift that starts after 5 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

CJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.