Criminal Justice Specialist
3 weeks ago
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. With decades of experience in courts and communities, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and individuals impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our mission-driven team drives justice nationwide through innovative, powerful, and durable ways.
About the Role
This Clinical Social Worker will be responsible for conducting independent clinical assessments and drafting treatment recommendations for people eligible for the Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance use, trauma histories, co-occurring disorders, and/or homelessness. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and community-based service providers. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment and have a commitment to trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approaches.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individualized clinical assessments for potential Felony ATI Court participants;
- Develop treatment recommendations addressing issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, education, and employment;
- Present treatment recommendations to legal stakeholders;
- Make appropriate community-based referrals for social service needs;
- Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences;
- Attend court on calendar days to collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;
- LMSW or LMHC required with at least five years in criminal justice and/or a related field;
- Experience in a court or criminal justice setting preferred;
- Able to engage with differing stakeholder perspectives;
- Commitment to trauma-informed and holistic approaches;
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
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