Corrections Mental Health Aide — Crisis & Group Support

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 union position

401(k) plan with pre-tax contributions

Healthcare FSAs

Dependent Care FSAs

Pre-tax commuting expenses

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) seeks a Supervising Treatment Aide to work with the Division of Correctional Health Services on Rikers Island.

You will participate in crisis interventions, patient supervision and group activities as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, documentation of activities and collaboration with DOC staff to maintain unit safety and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or health related area or equivalent.
• High School diploma or GED with two years of full-time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or related field.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong interpersonal skills with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients to unit policies, procedures, rules and routine schedule.
• Uses crisis/de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Identifies triggers and communicates with the treatment team.
• Performs patient checks/rounds.
• Reports changes in physical, medical or emotional conditions to supervisor.
• Escorts patients to groups or required locations.
• Performs 1:1 monitoring for behavioral management.
• Participates in clinical training; may lead groups on anger management.
• Responds to patient emergencies and coordinates with DOC staff.
• Engages with DOC staff prior to tours to debrief on issues.

Skills

Instructions (written & oral)

Interpersonal relations

Education

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice / Social Services / health related area

High School diploma or GED + 2 years Nursing Behavioral Health or related field

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) seeks a Supervising Treatment Aide to work with the Division of Correctional Health Services on Rikers Island.

You will participate in crisis interventions, patient supervision and group activities as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, documentation of activities and collaboration with DOC staff to maintain unit safety and patient care standards.