Mental Health Clinician - Correctional Health Services *Part-time

Job Details

Job Location:

CHS
- Astoria, NY 11105

Salary Range: $38.09 - $46.79 Hourly

Job Category:
Mental Health Clinician

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

Employed by PAGNY for The 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.

• Conduct mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care
• Determine and coordinate disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care
• Coordinate with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services
• Complete required statistical reports
• Collaborate with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition
• Coordinate patient care with other institutional programs
• Develop and lead group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned
• Complete all required documentation
• Participate in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week
• Participate in mental health and medical rounds as assigned
• Participate 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
• Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology
• Preference given to those applicants with experience conducting both assessment and treatment with adults with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness; preference also for applicants with inpatient or related experience

Part-Time, Friday
- Sunday 8am-4pm at various locations

Hours per week: 22.5

Unionized through 1199 and granted 1199

SEIU benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Choice of a three-tiered medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program
• Commuter benefits

Our hiring process is fully compliant with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Act. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or whatever.

We require applications to be completed online.

Please view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.