Clinician, Supervised Release Program

Organization

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

• Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges
• Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t
• Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond

Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) seeks to re‑engineer the experience of criminal court in Staten Island, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Richmond County Criminal Court along with community‑based offices, SIJC is a team of social service providers, court‑based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who aim to improve the quality of justice.

The Clinician, Supervised Release Program (SRP) will support participants through therapeutic and case‑management services and help them meet court compliance requirements.

• Facilitate CBT‑informed sessions for all Tier 2 participants
• Provide “counseling lite,” a limited counseling structure of 5–10 sessions and subsequent referrals to external therapy providers, as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices
• Coordinate cross‑team communication and collaboration to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming
• Ensure participant access to, completion of, and accurate data entry for CBT and other therapeutically‑informed sessions to count toward compliance status
• Work with the case management and compliance teams to meet accurate and timely court reporting requirements
• Co‑facilitate pro‑social and psycho‑educational groups for participants in collaboration with SRP Clinicians
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with court staff, judges, and attorneys
• Participate in individual and group supervision, and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets
• Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours as needed
• This is a non‑caseload carrying position
• Perform additional relevant tasks as necessary

• Master’s degree in a mental health field and 2 years of direct practice (e.g., therapeutic or case management) experience required; license is strongly preferred
• Experience in pretrial, court‑based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred
• Experience in SRP preferred but not required
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi‑disciplinary team within a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
• Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate effectively with program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish) strongly preferred

Position Type: Full‑time, in‑person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.

Location: Staten Island, NY

Compensation: $58,500 – $73,500, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare with a national network, dental coverage, vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (including commuter FSA). We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our health plans. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two‑to‑one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not…