Location: New York,NY, USA
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician
Location: East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Shift: Days/Evening/Nights
Duration: 3 Months with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range: $55 to $60/Hour.
Duties:
Mental Health Clinician will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated adult men who need and/or want services.
Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services Completes required statistical reports.
Develops and leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.
Skills:
Preference given to those applicants with experience conducting both assessment and treatment with adults with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness.
Preference will also be given to applicants with inpatient or related experience.
Education:
Master s degree in social work, Psychology, or related field.
License:
New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology.