Mental Health Clinician

Actively hiring "Mental Health Clinician” Hospital based in East Elmhurst, NY pay rate is $55-60/hr.

Title: Mental Health Clinician

Department: PSYCHIATRY-MENTAL HEALTH

Pay Rate: $55-$60/hr.

Location: East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Schedule Notes: : Days/Evening

Contract duration: 3-4 months with high possibility of extension.

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief in their assigned facility on Rikers Island, the 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. Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care. Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services Completes 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. Develops and leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.

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. New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology.