Court Representative

Conduct comprehensive assessments of justice-involved individuals to determine eligibility for Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programs. Work closely with judges, attorneys, and court personnel to advocate for community-based treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary information about a participant’s needs, including arrest case information, criminal legal history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations
• Undertake screening interviews with potential participants by explaining the process and the CASES program(s), administering a comprehensive assessment, and conducting risk assessments utilizing the HCR-20 v3 and the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) adult and adolescent versions
• Conduct screening and assessment of individuals incarcerated, in the community, and at Forensic Psychiatric Centers and effectively manage crises to ensure participant safety and well-being
• Develop comprehensive reports following interview and records review to create individualized ATI program plans, in compliance with ATI assessment requirements and quality standards, to advocate with prosecutors and judges on behalf of participants to approve ATI disposition
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, other court partners, and CASES community staff to facilitate program admissions and maintain the credibility of CASES in court
• Complete all necessary intake paperwork, including entering participant information into the ECM/AWARDS databases
• Participate in clinical supervision, case review meetings, staff meetings, in-service training programs, relevant quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities
• Provide culturally competent services ensuring consideration of ethnic/racial, cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of evaluation services
• Mentor less experienced colleagues in the intricacies of court procedures and CASES programs, especially eligibility and clinical criteria
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human service field
• 2+ years of experience working in the field of forensic mental health

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Vacation and paid time off starting at 25 days annually
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Retirement 403b with competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee referral program

Pay

$62,285.00 per year

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours per week excluding breaks)
• 100% on-site at 100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 (easily accessible by public transportation)