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

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide quality care to vulnerable populations in correctional facilities. This role involves conducting mental health evaluations, crisis interventions, and coordinating patient care while collaborating with various institutional programs. The position offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including free medical plans and generous paid time off. Join a committed team that values diversity and empowers healthcare providers to make a difference in the lives of those in need. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mental health field in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Free medical plans starting day one

Excellent dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field 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 treatments.
• Complete documentation and participate in clinical supervision.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Evaluations

Patient Care Coordination

Documentation Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Details Job Location: CHS - Astoria, NY Position Type: Regular Full-Time Salary Range: $38.09 - $38.09 Hourly Job Shift: 1 Job Category: Mental Health Clinician

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. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC 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.