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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Mental Health Counselor L II, Correctional Health Services, OTxHU in NEW YORK, New York
- Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care. Collaborates on determining disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care. Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services. Collaborates with the Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition. Coordinates patient care with other institutional services and programs. Facilitates or co-facilitates leading mental health group treatment. 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. Performs other duties as assigned by Senior/Clinical Supervisor. Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology in assessing patients in need of mental health treatment, including mental status examination and diagnosis. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as with NYC DOC staff Flexible disposition LCSW or LMHC Assignment Level II 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.