Clinical Case Manager

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER QUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM Posted: 3/4/2025 ABOUT 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 200,000 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 is a great opportunity for a dynamic, knowledgeable individual, experienced in dealing with high-needs populations such as those with mental health diagnoses, at-risk youth, and others with social, emotional or developmental challenges. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Reviewing with participants the conditions of release and program agreement Conducting an intake/assessment interview to identify participants’ needs Monitoring a caseload of high risk and high needs program participants, providing supervision and making referrals Maintaining contact with participants, monitoring re-arrests, and preparing written progress reports for court Maintaining communication with defense attorneys and referral agencies Updating computerized case management appointments Completing all necessary documentation and maintaining data set reporting requirements Appearing and advocating in court regarding participants’ compliance as necessary Actively participating in staff meetings and ongoing trainings QUALIFICATIONS MSW or relevant Masters degree required with + 3 years of related experience Knowledge of NYC Court Operations, preferred LMSW, LCSW or LMHC preferred The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following knowledge, skills, and experiences: Familiarity with the Alternative to Detention (ATD) or Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program models Working knowledge of treatment programs (substance abuse, mental health, etc.) Ability to exercise sound judgment Excellent communication and writing skills Computer literate with the ability to adapt to changing technology Bilingual skills preferred, Spanish a plus Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours, if needed SALARY:

$71,629.93-$75,382.22 annually CJA VALUES 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 to lead the way in pretrial services. BENEFITS:

CJA offers a generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), four weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions. Note:

Only those candidates being considered will be contacted. The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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