Mental Health Treatment Aide - Correctional Health Services *Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3pm*

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. Responsibilities Ordinate patients to unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine schedule. Utilize crisis and/or de‑escalation intervention practices when necessary and appropriate for patients whose behavior cannot be supported otherwise. Identify patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behaviors and communicate this information to the treatment team. Perform patient checks/rounds as required. Communicate clinical matters to assigned Mental Health/DOC or other professional staff and report any unusual findings or changes in physical, medical or emotional conditions to supervisor when it may affect the patient or therapeutic milieu. Escort patient to groups or other required locations as directed. Perform 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposes. Participate in departmental clinical training as required. May lead or co‑lead groups/activities in areas such as anger‑management techniques and practices, and appropriately document group activities. Respond appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperate with DOC staff when necessary to support the safety of the unit. Participate in regularly scheduled, in‑person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designee. Demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Perform other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors. Engage DOC staff when there is any incident of violence on the unit or contraband is found or suspected. Prior to each tour, appropriately debrief 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. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or a health‑related area; or High School diploma or GED with two years of full‑time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or a 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. 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 assigned facilities. Benefits Union position (1199); benefits provided through the union. 401(k) account for employee contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits); employees are immediately vested. 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. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr