Clinical Assessor - Jail Population Review

EAC Network • New York, NY

55d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency, is seeking a full-time Clinical Assessor for its Jail Population Review Program. This role focuses on conducting comprehensive clinical assessments of justice-involved individuals to evaluate their behavioral health, substance use, and psychosocial needs. The goal is to develop clinical formulations and recommendations to support Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) and connect individuals with appropriate community-based services. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY, and operates on a Monday-Friday schedule.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field required.
• Current New York State professional license or limited permit, such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent, required.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, or treatment planning required.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet firm deadlines, maintain professional boundaries, and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic records, databases, email, and other systems necessary to perform job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with justice-involved or incarcerated populations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ATI, forensic behavioral health, court-based services, mental health diversion, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to synthesize interview findings, records, and collateral information into clear, objective written reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with criminal legal, behavioral health, and community service systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews and comprehensive psychosocial assessments with incarcerated individuals referred for ATI and other legal consideration.
• Assess mental health, substance use, treatment history, psychosocial functioning, strengths, barriers, and community-based service needs.
• Review and integrate relevant collateral information, including medical, behavioral health, criminal legal, and treatment records.
• Develop clinically sound formulations, treatment recommendations, and service plans responsive to each individual's needs and circumstances.
• Prepare clear, objective, and timely clinical reports summarizing assessment findings, treatment needs, and recommendations.
• Identify cases requiring additional consultation, psychological testing, risk assessment, or other complex clinical evaluation and consult with clinical leadership as appropriate.
• Coordinate with program staff, attorneys, correctional personnel, treatment providers, and other stakeholders as needed to complete assessments.
• Support warm handoffs to EAC Network ATI programs when individuals are accepted for services.
• Participate in case conferences when needed.
• Complete assessments, case notes, reports, and other required documentation within established program timeframes.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and comply with confidentiality requirements, professional standards, agency policies, and program procedures.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by program supervision and EAC Network administration.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Commitment to well-being and growth
• Equity, justice, and belonging fostered in the workplace
• Flexible and hybrid schedules
• Generous PTO policy
• Summer Fridays
• Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025
• Eligibility to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan
• 3% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service for full-time employees
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level