Summary of position: (Position Description)
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MH Counselor 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.
Responsibilities:
Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health careCoordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning servicesCompletes 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.Leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.Completes all required documentation.Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a weekParticipates 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 assignedMay supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and/or Clinical Supervisor. Preferred Skills:
- A valid license with 2-5 years of full time, paid, professional experience providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
- Preference given to those applicants with experience conducting both assessment and treatment with individuals with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness. Preference will be given to applicants with inpatient or related experience.*Applicants with limited permit will be required to obtain a license after 24 months of their first day of employment
Qualification Requirements: (Example below)
Assignment Level I
A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor.
Assignment Level II
A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Mental Health Counselor; and
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:
Three additional years of post-licensure experience.
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