Clinical Case Manager

CLINICAL CASE MANAGERQUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAMPosted : 11 / 14 / 24ABOUT CJA The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City’s main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City.PROGRAM SUMMARY CJA operates a Supervised Release Program in Queens Criminal Court. The program screens targeted defendants for release at criminal court arraignment, subject to specific conditions including maintaining contact with the program and participating in an assessment process to identify needs such as substance use and mental health.This position will work with participants aged 16 and older.POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Supervising Clinical Case Manager, the Clinical Case Manager will work with a team serving both youth and adult clients. The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for working with participants who have enhanced needs such as mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities, and others who are less likely to make it to their court appearances.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Case Manager’s functions include : Reviewing with participants the conditions of release and program agreement.Conducting intake / assessment interviews to identify needs.Monitoring a caseload of high-risk participants and making referrals to social service interventions.Maintaining contact with participants and preparing written progress reports for court.Maintaining communication with defense attorneys and referral agencies.Updating computerized case management appointments and producing periodic reports.Completing all necessary documentation and maintaining data reporting requirements.Appearing and advocating in court regarding participants’ compliance.Participating in staff meetings and ongoing training.QUALIFICATIONS MSW or relevant master's degree required with 2 years of related experience.Knowledge of NYC Court Operations preferred.LMSW preferred.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Familiarity with Alternative to Detention (ATD) or Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program models.Working knowledge of treatment programs and support services for referrals.Ability to exercise sound judgment.Excellent communication and writing skills.Computer literate and adaptable to changing technology.Willingness to work evening and weekend hours if needed.SALARY : Masters Level - $70,920.84; Licensed Level - $74,635.76CJA VALUES Each employee at CJA is guided by these values in our work : Commitment : We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform.Fairness : We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence.Innovation : We value curiosity as a driving force in pretrial services.BENEFITS : CJA offers a generous benefit plan including health, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive mental health and wellness programs, four weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions.Only candidates being considered will be contacted.The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $70,921 - $74,636