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About the Role

The Social Worker will serve individuals mandated to Brooklyn Mental Health Court and Felony Alternative to Incarceration (Felony ATI) programming. This role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, linking clients to services, providing case management, monitoring compliance, and reporting for program participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and write detailed psychosocial evaluations for clients with complex clinical needs who are currently incarcerated
• Render a diagnosis utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5-TR
• Use structured assessment tools that utilize a risk-needs-responsivity model to identify client service needs and reduce recidivism
• Complete assessments within a specific timeframe
• Communicate with collateral contacts of participants and review records for assessment purposes
• Communicate with Rikers Island discharge planning and Correctional Health Services for updates and release coordination
• Conduct reassessments with clients that required stabilization before proceeding with the assessment process
• Collaborate with the Center’s Jail Population Review team for ongoing communication regarding referrals for assessment
• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with court stakeholders including the judge, District Attorney’s office, and defense attorneys
• Provide detailed treatment recommendations to court parties for services and treatment
• Make appropriate referrals to community-based organizations for additional services
• Provide clinically-informed case management services addressing substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and educational/vocational needs
• Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers and obtaining compliance updates for court
• Coordinate with court stakeholders on non-compliance issues and assist clients in returning to compliance
• Maintain appropriate client information in electronic databases and paper files
• Establish and maintain linkages with community partners for interventions and services
• Attend court with assigned participants for support, as needed
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders and treatment providers
• Assist with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices and evidence-based interventions
• Attend individual and group supervision, team meetings, and trainings
• Assist with administrative responsibilities including data collection and management, and grant reporting requirements, as needed
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• Attend community-based events after hours, as needed

Requirements

• LMSW with a minimum of 3-4 years in criminal justice and/or related fields such as healthcare, substance use and mental health treatment, homeless services and supportive housing, domestic violence programming, sex offense treatment, and services for people with developmental disabilities is required
• Candidates must be currently licensed in New York state
• Excellent time management and written skills are a must
• Skilled communicator able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
• Prior experience working in a court or criminal justice setting, and/or with justice-involved communities preferred
• Bi-lingual strongly preferred
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment
• Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process
• In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire

Skills

• Psychosocial assessment
• Diagnosis using DSM-5-TR
• Risk-needs-responsivity model assessment tools
• Case management
• Compliance monitoring
• Reporting
• Treatment recommendations
• Referral services
• Substance use intervention
• Mental health support
• Trauma-informed care
• Domestic violence support
• Housing assistance
• Educational/vocational support
• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation
• Data collection and management
• Grant reporting

Location

• Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-4 years

Education Level

• LMSW

Salary/Compensations

• $60,500 - $78,800

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
• Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%

About the Company

• The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
• Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
• With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through operating programs, conducting original research, and providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
• Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
• Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.