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Mental Health Clinician - Correctional Health Services *Mon-Fri 8am-4pm*

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

Under the supervisor of the Mental Health Unit Chief, provide quality Mental Health care to the population of the New York City Department of Corrections on Rikers Island and the Manhattan House of Detention.

Responsibilities
  • Provides mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
  • Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care including discharge planning.
  • 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.
  • Develops and leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
  • Completes all required documentation.
  • Participates in Clinical Supervision as assigned.
  • 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 Clinical Supervisor.
Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Job Hazards

Normal correctional health environment at facilities assigned.

This position will be on various locations on Rikers Island.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals' wellness.

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