Mental Health Treatment Aide, Correctional Health Service *Sun - Thurs: 2:00pm - 10:00pm* (GRVC)

Overview 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. The 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. Responsibilities Orients patients to the unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine schedule. Utilizes crisis and/or de‑escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions. Identifies patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behaviors and communicates such information to the treatment team. Performs patient checks/rounds as required. Communicates clinical matters to assigned Mental Health/DOC or other professional staff as required; reports any unusual findings or changes in physical/medical or emotional conditions to their supervisor that may affect the patient or the therapeutic milieu. Escorts patient to groups or other required locations as directed. Performs 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposes. Participates in departmental clinical training as required. May lead or co‑lead groups/activities in areas such as anger management techniques and practices, and appropriately documents group activities. Responds appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperates with DOC staff when necessary to support the safety of the unit. Participates in regularly‑scheduled, in‑person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designee. Demonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Performs other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors. Interface with DOC staff, engaging them when there is any incident of violence on the unit or when contraband is found or suspicious. Prior to each tour, debriefs DOC custodial staff regarding problematic patients or issues on the unit. When officers arrive on the unit for an emergency the MHTA must take a secondary role in resolving the crisis. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job Hazards Normal correctional health environment at facilities assigned. Location and Schedule NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371. This position is located on Rikers Island. Full Time: Sunday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or health‑related area. High School diploma or GED and two years of full‑time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or other related field, or any combination of the above. Ability to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co‑workers. Benefits This is a 1199 union position; benefits will come from the union. 401(k) account for employee contribution (subject to IRS limits); employees are immediately vested in their contributions. Healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses. Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center. EEO Statement Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. ("PAGNY") is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. 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 which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAGNY