Manhattan, NY30+ days ago
Licensure as LMSW or LMHC in the state of New York is strongly preferred; Candidates must have willingness and ability to work collaboratively with a variety of court personnel and on-site partner agencies in a high-pressure/fast paced work environment; Ability to track and meet strict deadlines; Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance use, trauma histories, co-occurring disorders, and/or homelessness strongly preferred; Candidates must have ability and openness to engage with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives; Candidates must have a commitment to, and experience with, trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approaches, and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner; Knowledge and/or lived experience related to the criminal justice system and its impacts on communities preferred; Excellent organization and time management skills; Strong writing and verbal communication skills; Knowledge of community-based resources throughout New York City, and. They will work regularly with New York City defense organizations and other defense attorneys, prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, staff at the Department of Correction and Correctional Health Services, the judge and court staff from New York County Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, and an array of community-based alternative to incarceration and community-based providers.