Mental Health Clinician - Correctional Health Services *Part-time* Various Locations

Mental Health Clinician (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, Psychologist) – PAGNY – Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS), New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) 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. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MHC will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals who need and/or want services. This position is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services to inmates. Responsibilities 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 the 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 the Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor. This position is unionized through 1199 and granted 1199SEIU benefits. Schedule: Part‑Time, Friday – Sunday 8 am‑4 pm, Various Locations. Hours per week: 22.5 #J-18808-Ljbffr Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)