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If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Criminal Justice Specialist Full time Salaried OFFICE/CLERICAL Harlem 2090, New York, NY, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 2350 Salary: $65,000.00 Annually Job Title: Criminal Legal Specialist Job Summary: 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 (LMHC, MHC‑LP, LMSW, LCSW) 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. Work requires presence in our offices, court houses and the community. Shift Hours: Full-time Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible – staff comes in the office 4 days for a morning meeting, then goes into the community. One day per week the meeting is held via Zoom and the team goes into the community. This role consists of field work and courthouse 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 as well as per CASES ACT Policy and Procedures. Liaise with other stakeholders involved in clients’ justice involvement (e.g. Correctional Health Services, defense attorney, judge, court diversion programs) to advocate for client care and services. Collaborate with client’s support network and other service providers on treatment planning, service coordination, and case management support to promote client’s 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 a rotating basis. Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practice. Required to 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, 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 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: Bilingual Spanish Experience working with individuals involved in criminal legal system Employee Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days off annually, plus an additional summer self‑care day 12 Paid Holidays per year Retirement 403(b) with competitive matching up to 6% Employee Referral Program 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, marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm 35 hours per week excluding breaks #J-18808-Ljbffr Center-For-Alternative-Sentencing-

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