Mental Health Counselor Lii, Correctional Health - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release.

In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support.

In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities.

CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Summary of position:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MH Counselor will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals who need and/or want services
.

This position is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services to inmates.

Responsibilities:

Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
Determines and coordinates 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 programs.
Leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
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
May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Preferred Skills:

A valid license with 25 years of full time, paid, professional experience providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
Preference given to those applicants with experience conducting both assessment and treatment with individuals with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness. Preference will be given to applicants with inpatient or related experience.*Applicants with limited permit will be required to obtain a license after 24 months of their first day of employment

Minimum Qualifications:

Assignment Level I

A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.

Assignment Level II

A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a

behavior health setting.
Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level III

requires:

Three additional years of post-licensure experience.

How To Apply:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

Talent Acquisition:

Human Resources Department

55 Water Street, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10041

Attn:

Talent Acquisition:
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
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs