On-Site Clinical Supervisor (LCSW)

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. 

Our continuum of care is informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our participants. We serve thousands of individuals annually via our expanding New York locations: our service centers in Long Island City, Queens and Morrisania, the Bronx, as well as several housing residences throughout the city. Our program models are recognized both nationally and internationally for their quality and innovation.

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.  

• 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. 

• 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. 

Personal, sick, and vacation days

Health, vision, and dental insurance

403(B) account

Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter FSA accounts

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

After 1 year of employment, eligible for $1500/year in tuition reimbursement - can be used toward CEUs or clinical trainings with supervisor approval