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Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services, Part-time, OTxHU-Bellevue

NYC Health Hospitals
place New York, 10170
local_atm $35,638a year
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Part Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
ECT
Individuals
Inmates
Racial Justice Allied

About Job

About NYC Health + Hospitals


New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)

Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City’s efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support.

Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patient’s clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management.

The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the City’s most marginalized, vulnerable people.

  • To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.

Work Shifts


Time: 4p-12a

Days: Sat & Sun

Facility: Bellevue-OTxHU and shifts on Rikers Island

Duties & Responsibilities


Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, will provide quality mental health care to for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system in their assigned area of work.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
  • Collaborates on determining disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
  • Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services.
  • 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 services and programs.
  • Facilitates or co-facilitates leading mental health group treatment.
  • Completes all required documentation.
  • Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week
  • 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, under supervision
  • May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Senior/Clinical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications


Assignment Level II
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.

Department Preferences

  • Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology in assessing patients in need of mental health treatment, including mental status examination and diagnosis.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as with NYC DOC staff
  • Flexible disposition
  • LCSW or LMHC

Benefits


NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply


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Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Inmates
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Corrections
Jails/Prisons
Forensic