What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician, Correctional Health Services *Monday - Friday, 4pm-12am position at PAGNY?
| Position type | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Department | Mental Health |
| Location |
NYC Health Hospitals/Correctional Health Services 200 Construction Way Map it |
| Hourly rate | $38 |
Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, Psychologist)
Employed byPAGNYforThe Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS)of New York City Health Hospitals (H H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Responsibilities:
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MHC will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals who need and/or want services. This position is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services to inmates.
- Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
- Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care
- Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services
- Completes required statistical reports.
- Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
- Coordinates patient care with other institutional programs.
- Develops and leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
- Completes all required documentation.
- Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week
- Participates in mental health and medical rounds as assigned.
- Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for mental health treatment.
- May conduct psychological testing as assigned
- May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
- License:New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology.
Exceptional Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- Commuter benefits
- Hiring Salary: $38.09 Hourly
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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
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