Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services, OTxHU-Bellevue

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City’s efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care;

pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support.

Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions.

OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patient’s clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management.

The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the City’s most marginalized, vulnerable people.

* To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails.

Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.

Time: 1p - 9p

Days:
Mon-Fri

Facility:
Bellevue-OTxHU and shifts on Rikers Island

Assignment Level II
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, will provide quality mental health care to for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system in their assigned area of work.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Collaborates on determining disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services.
• 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 services and programs.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates leading mental health group treatment.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week
• 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, under supervision
• May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior/Clinical Supervisor.

• Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills
• Demonstrate…