Evening & Weekend Mental Health Clinician – Corrections

PAGNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (1199)

401(k) with employee contributions

Healthcare FSAs

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is seeking a part‑time Mental Health clinician to provide evaluation, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for inmates in NYC jail facilities.

The role reports to the Mental Health Unit Chief and will operate primarily on Rikers Island with weekend shifts. Responsibilities include coordinating care with the Department of Correction, conducting group treatment, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• New York State license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology licensure.
• Ability to work weekend shifts on Rikers Island.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow‑up care.
• Determines and coordinates disposition for appropriate level of care including discharge planning.
• Completes required statistical reports.
• Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, 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 as assigned.
• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessments

Discharge planning

Collaboration with DOC

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is seeking a part‑time Mental Health clinician to provide evaluation, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for inmates in NYC jail facilities.

The role reports to the Mental Health Unit Chief and will operate primarily on Rikers Island with weekend shifts. Responsibilities include coordinating care with the Department of Correction, conducting group treatment, and maintaining thorough documentation.