Mental Health Clinician (000474)
Who we are : Diverse Lynx, based in Princeton, NJ, is a Healthcare Staffing agency serving a broad array of U.S. healthcare facilities, from hospitals and clinics to labs and nursing homes.
Committed to excellence and diversity, we're an equal opportunity employer, welcoming talent irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected status.
Job Title : Mental Health Clinician
Facility : Rikers Island
Location : 1500 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst NY 11370
Pay range : $63 - $65 / hr
Shift time : 8am-4pm -no weekends or holidays are required
13 weeks assignment with high possibility of extension
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.
This role is for Riker's Prison, DOC / PREA clearance required
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.
Completes all required documentation.
Participates in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week.
Participates 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 assigned.
May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.
Required :
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.
For details and information please call or get in touch with Raj Biswas at DiverseLynx
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