New York City Bar Association · 19 hours ago
Associate Clinical Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe New York City Bar Association is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students dedicated to promoting excellence and reform in the legal profession. The Associate Clinical Director will support the Lawyer Assistance Program by providing comprehensive evaluations, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention for legal professionals facing various personal and professional challenges.
Association
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive evaluations and assessments of new clients to determine the nature and severity of the stated problem
Identify solutions and develop a plan of action
Provide supportive counseling
Provide crisis intervention
Provide referrals to treatment professionals, treatment programs, and specialists
Offer peer support from attorneys, judges, and law students who have overcome their struggles and are generously volunteering to help and support their colleagues
Provide educational presentations at law schools, bar associations, firms, the judiciary, and private and non-profit legal employers on preventing, recognizing, and addressing mental health and substance use disorders and any other problems affecting the well-being of legal professionals
Oversee the monitoring of bar candidates and attorneys, participating in the LAP Monitoring Program to ensure their compliance with monitoring requirements
Develop and implement specialized services to address the needs of lawyers, law students, and judges with ADHD, PTSD, vicarious trauma, cognitive impairment, and other issues as the needs arise
Work with the NYC Bar LAP Committee and LAP volunteers
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in social work, or psychology; JD a plus
Must be currently fully licensed to practice in the state of New York
Minimum five years of clinical experience, post-master's degree, working in the field of mental health and/or substance use disorders
Proven proficiency in psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and counseling techniques for individuals and groups; ability to work with complex cases, including co-occurring disorders
Ability to refer clients to the most appropriate setting
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
A commitment and dedication to challenge the stigma around mental health and/or substance use disorders
Able to work independently as well as an effective team member
Excellent writing, presentation, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills are essential
Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments
Strong working knowledge of technology including Office 365 (e.g. Word, Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint); strong social media skills a plus
Flexible hours, hybrid (virtual and in-office)
Knowledge of the legal profession and court system in New York State a plus
Benefits
Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing between Christmas and New Year’s day this year, day off for volunteer work, extra time off in summer)
Choice of medical plans
Dental
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Commuter benefits program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term/long-term disability insurance
Employee discounts
And more!
Company
New York City Bar Association
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Thomas Halter
Chief Administrative Officer
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