thelegalaidsocietyNew York, NY
Forensic Social Worker - Criminal Defense & Mitigation
Forensic Social Worker - Criminal Defense & Mitigation
Forensic Social Worker - Criminal Defense & Mitigation
thelegalaidsocietyNew York, NY
today
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSocial Workers, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Other Individual and Family ServicesOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsOther Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
Apply for this role →The Legal Aid Society is seeking two Forensic Social Workers in its Manhattan office. You will interview clients and collateral contacts to build life histories highlighting mitigating factors such as mental illness, trauma, substance use, and poverty that contributed to involvement with the criminal justice system.
You will advocate for alternatives to detention or incarceration, evaluate for treatment, and complete necessary paperwork to facilitate program acceptance.
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
today