Deputy Director, Clinical Practice

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Supervised Release Program (SRP) offers an alternative to jail by providing pre-trial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people at risk of pretrial detention. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates, compliance with mandated programming, as well as referrals to community-based programming such as job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling. Following legislative changes in New York State that curtail the use of cash bail and pre-trial detention, the Center has seen dramatic growth in the population served through Supervised Release. The Center runs SRP operating sites in Brooklyn and Staten Island, with several locations throughout. 

The Deputy Director of Clinical Practice and Training play a critical leadership role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and integrity of clinical services across SRP. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Practice, this position supports the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical policies, training, and supervision structures that align with evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. The Deputy Director works closely with program leadership, site teams, and cross-functional departments to strengthen service delivery and advance innovation within the SRP model. 

• Support the Director, Clinical Practice in maintaining high standards of clinical integrity across SRP sites; 
• Provide clinical supervision for staff eligible for clinical hours and direct practice staff; 
• Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and direct practice guidelines; 
• Promote trauma-informed, participant-centered practices across all program operations; 
• Help standardize clinical approaches to screening, assessment, service planning, and intervention; 
• Contribute to the development and updating of comprehensive needs assessment tools; 
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities in service delivery; 
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of quality assurance systems and audits; 
• Monitor adherence to the SRP model, policies, and best practices across sites; 
• Support data-informed decision-making through participation in program evaluation and reporting efforts; 
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation and court reporting practices; 
• Partner with the Training Institute, Training Coordinator, and program leadership to support staff development initiatives; 
• Assist in designing and delivering onboarding and ongoing training for clinical and direct practice staff; 
• Contribute to training content on topics including trauma-informed care, assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral health; 
• Help assess training needs and support the continuous improvement of learning resources; 
• Provide coaching and consultation to site leadership and direct practice staff; 
• Offer coverage and support during staff absences or vacancies, as needed; 
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring new clinical and program staff; 
• Support program-wide crisis response efforts, including consultation to staff managing high-risk situations; 
• Develop implementation of crisis intervention and de-escalation protocols;