Work ShiftsTime: 9a-5p
Days: Monday - Friday
Facility: Various facilities on Rikers Island
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis 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 Qualifications1. 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
2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency
administration, with an emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; one (1)
year of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity.
Department Preferences- LCSW or LMHC
- Experience working within a correctional or inpatient setting
- Excellent diagnostic assessment and treatment skills
- Strong desire to further develop clinical skills and supervisory experience
- Highly effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including Department of Corrections staff
- Effective communication skills and organizational abilities
- Strong leadership capacity, including the ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education
- Excellent supervisory skills, or clear capacity to develop such
BenefitsNYC 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
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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