Clinical Court Navigator

Job overview

The Clinical Court Navigator works onsite in Albany, NY. Compensation is $74,554.22 per year. The role supports justice-involved individuals with mental health needs in the Schenectady community. Mohawk Opportunities aims to help people living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. The role connects participants to behavioral health treatment and community resources to support diversion, treatment engagement, and improved outcomes. It also coordinates communication among participants, providers, criminal justice stakeholders, and community partners, while providing supervision and support to the Peer Court Navigator.

What you'll do

• Screen individuals for behavioral health needs and appropriate referrals
• connect participants with mental health treatment and community resources
• coordinate with behavioral health providers, criminal justice stakeholders, state agencies, and community partners
• explain basic court processes and terminology
• connect individuals with resources for shelter, food, transportation, benefits, and other needs
• provide training and consultation to partners
• coordinate with the NYS OMH Diversion Center
• provide respectful, person-centered, recovery-oriented support
• provide transportation when necessary using agency vehicles and use a personal vehicle for authorized business purposes
• provide ongoing supervision, training, and support to the Peer Court Navigator.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical court navigator

mohawk opportunities

albany ny

schenectady community

behavioral health

justice-involved individuals

mental health referrals

community resources

diversion services

lmsw

lcsw

lmhc

monday–friday

no after-hours on-call

$74,554.22/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Supportive work environment and a culture of caring.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 40 hours per week; no after-hours on-call. Requires current New York State registration as an LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.

About the employer

Mohawk Opportunities Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.