Criminal Justice Specialist at Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services

CASES is seeking a Criminal Justice Specialist (LMHC, MHC-LP, LMSW, LCSW) to join its Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, serving individuals with serious mental illness and co‑occurring substance use disorders in New York City. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team including a Team Leader, clinicians, and specialists, providing mobile, evidence‑based treatment and support to help participants achieve recovery and stability in the community. The Criminal Justice Specialist acts as a bridge between the criminal legal system and the FACT program, engaging clients, coordinating care during incarceration, and liaising with defense attorneys and courts. This role ensures participants receive comprehensive clinical and advocacy services while maintaining communication between the court, clients, and the FACT team. We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, directly and through essential operational support. This job requires work in our offices, courthouses, and the community. Shift Hours: This position is full‑time Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Salary: $65,000 per year. Location: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10027. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible – The staff comes in the office 4 days to hold a morning meeting and then goes into the community to meet with the clients. One day out of the week the meeting will be held via Zoom and then the team will go into the community. This role consists of field work and being at the courthouse for client support. What You Will Be Doing: Provide at least 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community and complete expected minimum monthly treatment contacts, including leading groups when clinically indicated. Attend and participate in daily team meetings to discuss clients’ clinical and case management issues and needs. Complete documentation required by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) licensing guidelines, NYS Medicaid billing guidelines and CASES ACT Policy and Procedures. Liaise with other stakeholders involved in clients’ justice involvement to advocate for client care and services. Collaborate with the client’s support network and other service providers on treatment planning, service coordination, and case management support with the goal of promoting client recovery and stability in the community. Provide clinical services that are anti‑racist, gender responsive, culturally humble, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, client‑centered and evidence‑based. Complete required documentation and toxicology tests for clients with active Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) order. Provide 24‑hour crisis intervention on‑call services on rotating basis. Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practice. Be in court, office or field 5 days per week. Perform other related duties assigned by Team Leader. What We Are Looking For: LMHC, MHC‑LP, LMSW, or LCSW with current New York State license. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, and/or co‑occurring substance use disorders. Experience with various evidence‑based models pertaining to the treatment of substance use and mental illness. A team player, highly organized and self‑motivated. Proficient in computers. Interest in and sensitivity to issues facing individuals involved in the criminal legal system. Preferred Skills: Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal legal system. Employee Benefits: Medical Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days off annually, plus an additional summer self‑care day 12 Paid Holidays per year 403(b) retirement plan with competitive matching up to 6% At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE, which reflects our values: PEOPLE – Hold people’s stories with dignity UNITY – Commit to a shared mission RESPECT – Celebrate the strength of diversity PROGRESS – Always work to improve OPTIMIZE – Make the best use of resources SOLUTIONS – Work together to solve problems EMPATHY – Seek to understand others Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (35 hours per week excluding breaks). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Delaware