Court Intake Social Worker

Bilingual Court Intake Social Worker

The Courts Department at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) seeks a highly skilled and compassionate clinician to join our team. You will conduct initial assessment and referral for individuals entering the court system, especially those with mental health, substance abuse, or other behavioral health needs. You will support the courts in facilitating court‑based recovery and rehabilitation.

• Salary: $61,800 - $70,000 per year
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday 9 am – 5 pm (full time)
• Location:
  
  215 East 161 Street Bronx, NY 10451 and/or 100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
• Workplace Flexibility:
  Flexible – staff may begin the day in the office and then work from home or another suitable space, as appropriate.

• Review preliminary information about a participant’s needs, including arrest case information, criminal legal history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations.
• Undertake screening interviews with potential participants by explaining the process and the CASES program(s), administering a comprehensive assessment, and conducting risk assessments using the HCR‑20 v3 and START adult and adolescent versions.
• Conduct screening and assessment of individuals incarcerated, in the community, and at forensic psychiatric centers, managing crises to ensure participant safety and well‑being.
• Develop comprehensive reports following interview and records review to create individualized ATI program plans and advocate with prosecutors, judges, and courts to obtain ATI disposition.
• Maintain professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, and other court partners to facilitate program admissions and uphold CASES credibility.
• Complete all intake paperwork, including entering participant information into the ECM/AWARDS databases.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case review meetings, staff meetings, in‑service training programs, quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities.
• Provide culturally competent services that consider ethnic/racial, cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues in court procedures, CASES programs, and clinical criteria.
• Report any hazards or unsafe conditions to the appropriate facilities staff or supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Master’s degree in social work or human service field (required).
• LMHC, MHC‑LP, LMSW, LCSW with current NYS licensure (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Highly articulate, resourceful, and professional – able to stand before judges and present detailed information.
• Proven ability to function effectively in a high‑paced, stressful environment.
• Effective collaboration with a diverse group of participants and staff.
• Interest in and sensitivity to issues facing justice‑involved individuals.
• Rapid information gathering, accurate evaluation, and sound judgement within time constraints and high‑volume courtrooms.
• Excellent public speaking skills; ability to formulate persuasive arguments for eligible defendants to be placed in CASES programs.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.

• Bilingual.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Vacation and paid time off – starting at 25 days per year plus an additional summer self‑care day.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Workplace flexibility policy – fully onsite, hybrid, flexible, or fully remote where possible.
• 403(b) retirement plan with competitive matching up to 6%.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional benefits available at www.cases.org/careers/.

• 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.

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.

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.