Mental Health Clinician, Correctional Health Services *Monday - Friday 8am-4pm* Various Locations

PAGNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide essential mental health care within the New York City Department of Corrections. This role involves conducting evaluations, crisis interventions, and coordinating patient care to ensure the highest quality of service. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and hold the necessary state licenses. Join a team committed to diversity and excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on vulnerable populations.

Benefits

FREE medical plans starting day one

Excellent dental insurance

Generous paid time off program

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.
• New York State License in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health evaluations and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate patient care and develop group treatment plans.
• Complete required documentation and participate in case conferences.

Skills

Mental Health Evaluation

Crisis Intervention

Psychological Testing

Group Treatment Facilitation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

License in Mental Health Counseling

License in Psychology

Job description

Position type	Full-Time
Department	Mental Health
Location	NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services 200 Construction Way Flushing, NY 11371 Map it
Salary	$38

Description

Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, Psychologist)

General Overview:

Under the supervisor of the Mental Health Unit Chief, provide quality Mental Health care to the population of the New York City Department of Corrections on Rikers Island and the Manhattan House of Detention.

Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care including discharge planning.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program
• Commuter benefits
• Hiring Salary: $38.09 Hourly

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.PAGNYis comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services toNYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.

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