Mental Health Clinician - Correctional Health Services *Part Time, Sun, Sat 4pm-12am*

Position type: Part‑Time Department: Mental Health Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371 Hourly rate: $38 Schedule: Sunday and Saturday, 4 PM – 12 AM Description 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. 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. New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology. Benefits & EEO Statement The position will be on various locations on Rikers Island. Unionized through 1199 and granted 1199SEIU benefits. PAGNY is 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 any other factor that cannot lawfully be used as a basis for employment decision. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAGNY