Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)
Mental Health Clinician - Correctional Health Services *Mon-Fri 8am-4pm* Various
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), New York, New York, us, 10261
Pay Range
$74,275.50/yr - $91,240.50/yr
About the Position Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. It provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24‑hour on‑call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re‑entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Under the supervisor of the Mental Health Unit Chief, you will provide quality mental health care to the population of the New York City Department of Corrections on Rikers Island and the Manhattan House of Detention.
Responsibilities
Provides mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow‑up care.
Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care including discharge planning.
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 as assigned.
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.
Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Job Hazards Normal correctional health environment at facilities assigned.
Schedule Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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About the Position Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. It provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24‑hour on‑call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re‑entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Under the supervisor of the Mental Health Unit Chief, you will provide quality mental health care to the population of the New York City Department of Corrections on Rikers Island and the Manhattan House of Detention.
Responsibilities
Provides mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow‑up care.
Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care including discharge planning.
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 as assigned.
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.
Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Job Hazards Normal correctional health environment at facilities assigned.
Schedule Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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