The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

Mental Health Specialist

BROOKLYN, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

  • Job overview

    The Mental Health Specialist at CASES supports participants in a workforce development program by conducting group and individual sessions to help achieve their life and career goals.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves conducting group and individual sessions, assessing participants, screening for trauma, attending supervision and team meetings, coordinating services, managing crises, and completing documentation.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a $70,000 annual salary with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 25 days vacation plus 12 paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have an LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC license, at least 3 years of relevant supervisory and counseling experience, strong organizational skills, and a strengths-based approach; group facilitation experience is preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    CASES values cultural competence, participant-centered care, and a non-judgmental approach, promoting employee wellbeing and equal opportunity employment.

  • Company information

    CASES is a nonprofit focused on alternative sentencing and employment services, supporting individuals with system involvement to achieve personal and career goals.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located at 4 West 125th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027, with flexible work options including remote work after initial office or field engagement.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to apply if qualified; only selected candidates will be contacted.

  • Unique job features

    The role is distinguished by its focus on culturally competent mental health services within a workforce development program for system-involved individuals.

Company overview

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative alternatives to incarceration for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. They offer a range of services including mental health treatment, employment training, and educational programs to help clients reintegrate into society successfully. CASES generates revenue through government contracts, grants, and private donations. Founded in 1967, the organization has a long history of advocating for criminal justice reform and reducing recidivism rates.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your clinical licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC prominently, as these are mandatory for the Mental Health Specialist role at CASES.

  • Emphasize your experience conducting group work and individual counseling sessions, especially with populations involved in the legal or social service systems, showcasing your strengths-based and culturally competent approach.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the CASES corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this role.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current Mental Health Specialists or program coordinators at CASES; start conversations by referencing their work with the CRED program or asking about how they integrate trauma-informed care in their sessions.

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