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About the Role

The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court by providing judges and attorneys with meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. The Supervised Release Program (SRP) offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services. This Clinician role is on the front line of service delivery, ensuring the program meets its mandate through emergency referrals, crisis intervention, de-escalation, intakes, and assessments.

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes and holistic assessments
Create voluntary service and resource plans that address criminogenic needs and responsivity factors
Make referrals to address immediate needs
Provide assistance to participants to support engagement with referrals made
Provide participants with information regarding any additional court mandates
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
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
Monitor participants’ compliance with supervision requirements
Conduct outreach to participants, their collateral contacts, and defense attorneys to maximize compliance with supervision requirements
Provide de-escalation and emergency intervention in response to incidents occurring in the courthouse and offices
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
Engage in 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
Perform additional relevant tasks, as necessary
This role is eligible for clinical hours

Requirements

Master's degree in a mental health field and 3 years direct practice experience required
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
Openness to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner
Bilingual (English-Spanish) 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

Skills

Crisis intervention
De-escalation
Intakes
Assessments
Holistic assessments
Service planning
Resource planning
Referral making
Engagement with referrals
Court mandate information
Mandatory programming recommendations
Case management
Warm handoffs
Case conferencing
Evidence-based practice sessions
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Group programming
Individual programming
Clinically informed case management
Resource allocation
Compliance monitoring
Outreach
Data entry
Case documentation
Court reporting
Cross-team communication
Collaboration
Individual supervision
Group supervision
Staff training

Location

Staten Island, New York

Work Type

Full-time
In-person
Weekend hours required
Evening hours required

Experience Level

3 years direct practice experience

Education Level

Master's degree in a mental health field
LMSW or mental health license preferred

Salary/Compensations

$61,000 - $78,500

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
Free basic dental coverage
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
Talkspace
Ginger
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.

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.