NYC Criminal Justice Agency
Non-profit
BehavioralHealthSpecialist-ICM
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“Behavioral Health Specialist - ICM at NYC Criminal Justice Agency. Skills: Behavioral health, Case management, Client support. Screen clients for disorders. Assess clients for disorders”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve behavioral health; Promote recovery; Promote rehabilitation; Provide quality care; Provide quality support; Achieve consistent engagement; Achieve positive client outcomes
Industry & Context.
Work in-person 5 days, Weekends required, Night shifts required, Flex hours required, Client visits required, Travel within 5 boroughs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree required, 2 years experience mental health, 2 years experience substance use, 2 years experience trauma, 2 years experience violence risk, 2 years experience homelessness, 2 years experience psychiatric hospitalizations, 2 years experience criminal justice involvement, 5 years experience mental health, 5 years experience substance use, 5 years experience trauma, 5 years experience violence risk, 5 years experience homelessness, 5 years experience psychiatric hospitalizations, 5 years experience criminal justice involvement, 6 years experience mental health, 6 years experience substance use, 6 years experience trauma, 6 years experience violence risk, 6 years experience homelessness, 6 years experience psychiatric hospitalizations, 6 years experience criminal justice involvement, CASAC required, CASAC-T required
Nice to Have
CASAC preferred, CASAC-T preferred
What You'll Do.
Screen clients for disorders
Assess clients for disorders
Provide individualized intervention
Use crisis intervention
Use de-escalation techniques
Engage clients persistently
Observe client improvements
Observe client behavior
Assist in developing treatment plans
Assist in implementing treatment plans
Support clients through treatment
Communicate with client caregivers
Communicate with teachers
Communicate with families
Educate families on treatment
Educate families on condition
Assist clients in securing medical care
Assist clients in securing entitlements
Assist clients in securing community support
Promote integrated physical health
Promote integrated mental health
Promote client safety
Promote client wellbeing
Promote client recovery
Connect clients with employment counseling
Connect clients with vocational rehabilitation
Connect clients with housing applications
Connect clients with housing placement
Provide life skills training
Maintain progress notes
Store sensitive information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary team consultations; External stakeholders; Hospitals; Shelters; Primary care coordinators; Diverse staff identities; Diverse staff experiences; Diverse staff disciplines; Mobile team members
Communication Scope
Client communication; Family education; Stakeholder communication
Full Job Description
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT QUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE POSTED: 6/4/2026 Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice involved individuals in the NYC Courts! ABOUT CJA The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City’s main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City. Information collected about these arrestees and subsequent case processing is maintained in the agency’s internal and externally shared database systems, which are used to conduct descriptive and evaluation research on arrestee characteristics, case processing and court outcomes, and on issues and potential reforms to criminal justice policy in New York City. CJA’s programs operate in the criminal courts and detention facilities 24 hours a day seven days a week within the 5 boroughs of NYC, employing over 300 employees, citywide. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Specialist will provide community-based support for clients who met the eligibility criteria of high-risk and high needs and require a support team to meet with them where they are at regardless of their location in NYC. The Behavioral Health Specialist is an integral part of the Clinical Services Department with Queens Supervised Release, which strives to support clients in improving behavioral health, promotes recovery and rehabilitation, and provides the highest quality care and support in a responsive and effective manner to high-risk and high needs clients who can be served in the community by creating new opportunities for success. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Screen and assess clients for the treatment of co-occur
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