Forensic Reentry Mental Health Therapist

Job Summary:

CASES is seeking a compassionate and culturally competent Reentry/Forensic Mental Health Therapist to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adults impacted by the criminal legal system. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Therapist conducts assessments, develops recovery-focused treatment plans, and provides individual, family, and group therapy. This role emphasizes integrated, person-centered care and collaboration with both clinical and justice system partners.

Working within a multidisciplinary team and co-located program structure, the Therapist conducts clinical assessments using evidence-based tools, develops collaborative treatment plans, and delivers individual, family, and group therapy. They coordinate with internal and external partners—including psychiatrists, case managers, peer specialists, and justice system personnel—to ensure integrated, person-centered care.

The position is based within CASES’ Nathaniel Clinic, which operates two outpatient mental health programs a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Central Harlem and a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service (MHOTRS) Program located in the South Bronx; serving clients with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex psychosocial needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a licensed clinician passionate about mental health equity and committed to supporting individuals impacted by incarceration in achieving long-term stability and wellness.

Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday – Friday; shifts include 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10 to 6pm.

Salary: The salary range for the role is $65,000 - $70,000 per year

Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027; 4 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid - 1 full day remote per week. Hybrid day begins after probationary period.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing culturally competent clinical services personalized to client needs and reflecting the integration of race, ethnicity, culture, primary language, immigration status, developmental status, criminal justice status, sexuality, age, and gender.
• Providing clinical services that are in accordance with the scope of practice and regulations governing mental health outpatient treatment and recovery services.
• Conduct screenings and assessments in accordance with evidence-based screening tools for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminogenic risk.
• Use sequential evidence screening for risk of violence including suicide and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene.
• Develop person/family-centered, recovery-oriented treatment plans and review in collaboration with client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary care health provider, care coordinator, and schools.
• Conduct individual, family, group therapy as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, peers, case managers, and administrative staff.
• Provide crisis intervention services as deemed appropriate and participate in the 24-hour emergency phone coverage on a rotating basis.
• The position is co-located with other programs, fostering collaboration and integrated service delivery across teams.
• Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor.

What We Are Looking For:

• Current New York State LCSW/LMSW/LMHC.
• Strong passion to work with those impacted by the criminal legal system.
• 2-5 years of experience in a clinic setting or at least two years of work experience at a licensed mental health or substance use program.
• Demonstrated expertise in cultural competence, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment).
• Must feel comfortable with developing a group curriculum and facilitating or co-facilitating group psychotherapy.
• Therapist certification will be expected within three months of employment to receive the Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate (IMHATT).

Preferred Skills:

• CASAC certification
• SIFI certification

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• 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 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

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

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.