Clinical Supervisor

Title: On-Site Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)    

Unit: Treatment Services/Behavioral Health 

Reports to: Senior Director, Behavioral Health 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Status: Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt  

Location: New York Correctional Facilities (Rikers Island) 

Days/Hours: 35 hours per week, generally Mon-Fri, 9-5pm 

Position Summary: 

This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Corrections (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services aimed at preventing substance misuse among persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island and facilitating connections to treatment services and other community supports post-release.   

Reporting to the Senior Director of Behavioral Health, the On-Site Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) will be responsible for the administrative oversight and clinical supervision of up to four part-time LMSW Assessors who will be conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals within the Rikers general population to confirm they meet the criteria for the 2010e Mental Health Report. The individual in this position will also work closely with the Substance Misuse Program Manager and CASAC Supervisors (2) to ensure assessments are complete prior to key court dates, with the ability to present recommendations in court when needed.  The LCSW will also inform collaboration with DOC and CHS staff members, as well as other Fortune staff regarding service provision or internal service referrals.  

Core Competencies: 

Mission Fit 

This person will demonstrate an interest in, and talent for, working with persons with criminal justice system involvement within the NYC jail environment.  The successful candidate will have an understanding of the impacts exposure to the criminal justice system may have and continue to have on people and will demonstrate commitment to providing support. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated a commitment to using respectful, constructive means of communication when interacting with clients and colleagues.  The individual will utilize a strengths-based, person-centered model and endorse the concept of looking for the best in people, rather than judging them by their worst decision(s).   

Client Engagement 

The successful candidate will be able to complete, and train others on, required screening tools and build comprehensive psychosocial evaluations with preliminary MH and SUD diagnoses.  While engaging in services with individuals, the successful candidate will be able to practice multiple theoretical frameworks and tailor their therapeutic approach to the individual based on assessment and clinical need.   

Time Management & Personal Organization 

This person will demonstrate excellent time management skills as they must juggle the schedule for assessments in multiple NYC jail housing units, assisting with ad hoc assessments that are time sensitive.  The candidate will be excellent at maintaining personal organization in pursuing numerous tasks in parallel, managing his/her/their time to maximize efficiency, and will be good at completing paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.  All of this requires good computer navigation skills as well as effective typing speed.  

Basic Office Skills 

This person will have to record client interactions into Fortune’s databases and therefore have competency using a computer (knowledge of MS Office and electronic health record systems) and use of other tools such as cell phones and Zoom. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise/mentor/support a team of four part-time LMSW Assessors, ensuring accurate documentation of assessments to meet criteria for 2010e Mental Health Report. 

• Train/supervise LMSWs on how to interview participants utilizing Evidence-Based screening tools to complete initial assessment and comprehensive psychosocial evaluation; 

• Review the LMSWs’ service plans, which will include wrap-around, person-centered services identified; Provide documentation with recommendations for ATI consideration and/or for specialized housing placement when appropriate; 

• Case conference with Fortune’s on-island team, CHS and DOC, on high-risk individuals; 

• Create, prepare, and submit tracking sheets for monitoring of completed, scheduled, and upcoming assessments; 

• Collaborate with Program Manager and in-court peer support specialists to support scheduled court appearances; 

• Collaborate on the development and/or revision of group services and associated workflows; 

• Collaborate with Fortune on-island staff and offer recommendations for post-release service plans; 

• Assist with internal and external referrals for substance use, mental health, and care management programs; 

• Engage in case conferences with internal and external providers; 

• Provide brief interventions and short-term support;  

• Provide crisis intervention services as needed; 

• Maintain detailed case records, with all case notes completed within the regulatory timeframe; 

• Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor; 

• Participate in training opportunities, on-site staff meetings, and other agency events; 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

​​​​​Qualifications: 

• LCSW required;  

• Ability to secure NYC DOC volunteer services clearance

• Minimum of two years overall clinical supervision required; 

• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma, or incarceration desired; 

• Familiar with barriers that previously incarcerated individuals face in reentry and how to navigate them; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications, especially Word, Outlook and Excel; 

• Strong verbal, writing, listening and negotiating skills; 

• Ability to take initiative, be dependable, resourceful and able to pay keen attention to detail; 

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at the same time in a time-sensitive manner. 

Travel Requirements:   

• Required to travel to Rikers Island and Fortune Society offices 

• May be required to travel to various Fortune offices for meetings and/or trainings 

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time 

• Ability to travel corridors and walk up and down stairs frequently 

• Ability to remove yourself expeditiously if any risks are presented.  

The Fortune Society encourages individuals to apply who have successfully made the transition from incarceration and/or substance use into a stable, productive lifestyle in the community.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.