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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services PAGNY Mental Health Clinician Correctional Health Services *MonFri 4pm12am Night Tour in EAST ELMHURST, New York

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri 4pm-12am Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MHC 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. 1. Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care. Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition. Coordinates patient care with other institutional programs. Develops and leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned. 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. Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.

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