Behavioral Health Specialist

Screening clients for mental illness, substance use disorders, potential risk of harm and risk factors. Works with attorneys to create strategies that optimize defendant’s ability to comply with all legal requirements and court orders. Consults with attorneys regarding clinical assessments/opinions, interpret […]

Mitigation Specialist

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of New York is accepting applications for a Mitigation Specialist. The Mitigation Specialist will assist attorneys across the district in investigating, analyzing, developing, and presenting mitigation evidence in the life history […]

Capital Mitigation Specialist

Established in 2010, the Office of Capital & Forensic Writs (OCFW) is a small, close-knit public defender office in Austin, Texas. We proudly provide zealous, client-centered postconviction representation to indigent persons in Texas, consistent with the Guidelines and Standards for […]

Deputy Holistic Defense Services Leader – Social Work Manager

Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position The Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Holistic Defense Services (HDS) Deputy to assist in the management and development of holistic services across Missouri. This is a leadership […]

Mitigation Specialist – Defense Social Worker #170135

As a Mitigation Specialist, you will serve clients in an assigned region, building relationships with community providers and overcoming barriers clients face in accessing services and the stigma of criminal legal involvement. Your key responsibilities include: Client Advocacy and Case […]

Social Work Professional (10117175)

Objectives SummaryIncumbent will be considered for a Case Manager or Social Worker classification. The classification assignment will be determined at the time of hire based on applicant’s job related qualifications and agency critical need. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, […]

Social Worker (10117147)

Objectives SummaryLOPD Social Workers ensure the delivery of defense oriented services throughout the state in support of a criminal defense team by developing plans for addressing client life situations that, if mitigated, may increase the opportunities to improve their lives. […]

School Justice Project Social Worker

Position Description: The Social Worker will primarily work with SJP’s clients, both during incarceration and throughout reentry, to assist them with navigating benefits and services in DC. The Social Worker will also work with SJP’s special education attorneys to assist […]

Public Defender Psychiatric Social Worker I/II/III/IV – Fixed Term

Examples Of DutiesDuties may include but are not limited to the following: Psychiatric Social Worker I Performs assessments of Public Defender clients’ social and psychological needs, psycho-education case management for clients and their families in collaboration with members of the […]

Social Worker (10117147) – Ruidoso, New Mexico

Objectives Summary  ***This position qualifies for a geographical pay differential of $3.25 hourly/$6,760.00 annually*** Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected […]