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Mental Health Counselor LI, Correctional Health Services,

3 months ago


New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

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, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

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.

Job Description

Position Description:

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.

Detailed Tasks:
1. Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
2. Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care
3. Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services
4. Completes required statistical reports.
5. Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
6. Coordinates patient care with other institutional programs.
7. Leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
8. Completes all required documentation.
9. Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week
10. Participates in mental health and medical rounds as assigned.
11. Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for mental health treatment.
12. May conduct psychological testing as assigned
13. May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Preferred Skills:

A limited permit or a valid license with less than 2 years of full time, paid, professional experience providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting

Minimum Qualifications

Assignment Level I
1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.
Assignment Level II
1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
2. 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:
1. Three additional years of post-licensure experience.
Special Note:
The administration of assessment and screening instruments does not include the administration or interpretation of Intelligence (IQ) tests, Projective tests, or Neuropsychological tests or instruments.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition


If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

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