Job Description
About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. 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. Work Shifts Time: 9a-5p Days: Monday - Friday Facility: Various facilities on Rikers Island Duties & Responsibilities NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. 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. This full-time position is within the Clinical branch of the Mental Health Service. The Senior Mental Health Clinician (SMHC) involves both clinical and administrative supervisory support to the clinical supervisors, as well as direct clinical care with incarcerated patients. The SMHC will report to one of the Clinical Deputy Directors assigned to the same facility. Responsibilities include Perform, or assist with, administrative supervision of Mental Health Clinicians (MHCs) as assigned Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of MHCs and associated tasks Assist with the orientation, mentorship, and training of MHCs Conduct monthly in-service didactics and trainings that are relate to the MHC role Provide clinical coverage as needed for MHCs or Clinical Supervisors (CS) Supplement clinical supervision of the MHCs when coverage for Clinical Supervisors (CSs) is needed, including reviewing and completing documentation and providing feedback on diagnostic formulations and treatment planning Assist the CSs in reviewing patient charts and completing clinical formulations and referrals as needed Co-lead group counseling sessions with interdisciplinary colleagues in the Mental Health service as time permits Serve as a facility liaison with the Reentry Social Work Supervisor on site Engage in clinical supervision with supervisor at least 45 minutes weekly and additionally as needed Participate in mental health rounds, treatment team meetings, mandatory trainings, and didactic activities Engage in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed by central Mental Health leadership Co-sign documentation as assigned Other relevant clinical or administrative tasks as directed by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Deputy Director, Clinical Director, Senior Psychiatrist, Unit Chief, or other designee. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health discipline issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency administration, with an emphasis on developmen