Mental Health Treatment Aide

5 days ago


New York City, United States NYC Health + HospitalsCorrectional Health Services Full time

Job Description:

Mental Health Treatment Aide Overview: Employed by 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. Responsibilities: Orients patients to the unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine scheduleUtilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventionsIdentifies patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behaviors(s) and communicates such information to the treatment teamPerforms patient's checks/rounds as requiredCommunicates clinical matters to assigned Mental Health/DOC or other professional staff as required; reports any unusual findings or changes in physical/medical or emotional conditions to their supervisor that may affect the patient or the therapeutic milieuEscorts patient to groups or other required locations as directedPerforms 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposesParticipates in departmental clinical training as requiredMay lead or co-lead groups/activities in areas such as anger management techniques and practices, and appropriately documents group activitiesResponds appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperates with DOC staff when necessary to support the safety of the unitParticipates in regularly-scheduled, in person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designeeDemonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all timesPerforms other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors Interface with DOC StaffEngage DOC staff when there is any incident of violence on the unit or when contraband is found on the unit or there is suspicion of contrabandPrior to each tour, appropriately debrief DOC custodial staff regarding problematic patients or issues on the unitWhen officers arrive on the unit for an emergency the MHTA must take a secondary role in resolving the crisis 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 is located on Rikers Island. Qualifications: An Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or health related areaA High School diploma or a GED and two years of full time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or other related field.Or any combination of 1 and 2 aboveAbility to carry out written and oral instructionsAbility to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workersPlease be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire. Exceptional Benefits include:Competitive compensation package10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day oneChoice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day oneExcellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day oneGenerous paid time off programHealthcare FSA and Dependent FSASalary:$54,112.50 annually For more information about our incredible benefits click here. 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 is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V ***Multiple Positions Available***



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