Mental Health Clinician

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief in their assigned facility on Rikers Island, the Mental Health Clinician will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated adult men who need and/or want services. 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 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 Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr