Mental Health Clinician (000474)

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief in their assigned facility on Rikers Island, the successful candidate will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated adult men who need and/or want services.

• Conduct mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Determine and coordinate disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Coordinate with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services.
• Complete required statistical reports.
• Collaborate with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
• Coordinate patient care with other institutional programs.
• Develop and lead group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision with Clinical Supervisor at least once a week.
• Participate in mental health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Participate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.

This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier, your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K. Pay range: (USD)29.68 hrly - (USD)47.37 hrly.

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.

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.

Please submit workers only for 8AM shift. DOC/PREA required and worker must have clinical experience.

Equiliem Healthcarespecializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options