NYC Health+ Hospitals / Correctional Health Services

About NYC Health + Hospitals. NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation.. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services.. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release.

clinical supervisor

About NYC Health + HospitalsNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. Job DescriptionShift Schedule:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriHHC Payroll Title: Associate Director of Mental Health ServicesFunctional/Office Title: Clinical Supervisor, Mental HealthSummary of position:The New York City jail system is the second largest in the nation.The service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service 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, medication assisted treatment (MAT), integrated re-entry services that includes alternatives to incarceration, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. Furthermore, CHS has been engaged in an effort to better identify people with neurodevelopmental/neurocognitive disorders and to utilize psychological testing to connect people to services in the community (e.g., with OPWDD).The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the clinical integrity of the specific program or housing area to which they are assigned, including ensuring that all clinicians are providing appropriate and timely clinical interventions and documentation.Depending on the treatment area, s/he manages patient admissions and discharges, monitors and engages in treatment, oversees quality assurance, manages on-going training and education for treatment-area staff, and performs other managerial administrative tasks including liaising with DOC. In addition to direct supervisory and management responsibilities, the Clinical Supervisor also provides direct care to a small caseload of complex patients and is responsible for the accompanying medical record documentation. Clinical Supervisors who are qualified for and interested in providing care on the PACE or CAPS units (specialty MO units) for individuals with serious mental illness will report to a Program Director for direct supervision.Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Formulate and implement procedures for operating, monitoring, and evaluating mental health programs and services in assigned area of responsibility</li><li>Develop and lead staff training programs and exercises to maintain a culture of learning and clinical excellence</li><li>Serve as the clinical leader for the assigned area of responsibility and provide weekly individual and in-person supervision for all assigned mental health clinical staff; review diagnostic, treatment, and level of care decisions and documentation; ensure adherence to policies and procedures; and conduct clinical case conferences</li><li>Lead daily multi-disciplinary meetings with all mental health staff in the assigned area of responsibility, including DOC when appropriate.</li><li>Provide quality assurance and quality improvement as directed by the Clinical Director of Psychiatry</li><li>Coordinate re-entry services with the social work staff in the assigned area of responsibility</li><li>Meet regularly with the Clinical Director of Psychiatry or assigned supervisor to provide meaningful input into program design and policy formation</li><li>Personnel management of the clinical staff, with assistance from the Clinical and/or Medical Directors as needed, including recruiting, mentorship, supervision, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>20% of time must be devoted to direct clinical care, some of which may include supervision of trainees. Timely and clear documentation of supervision and clinical care is expected.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff</li><li>Strong leadership skills with ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs</li><li>Excellent diagnostic assessment and treatment skills</li></ul>Qualification Requirements:<ul><li>Education</li><li>Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, LMHC, or LCSW</li><li>New York State license in good standing</li><li>Ph.D. or Psy.D. applicants without a license will also be considered assuming all doctoral requirements including internship and dissertation have been successfully completed. Pre-license psychologists will be expected to obtain their New York State license no later than 14 months after beginning employment.</li><li>Experience</li><li>Three years clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness</li><li>At least one year of experience working in an institutional or correctional setting</li><li>One year supervisory experience</li><li>An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications1. Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Health Care Specialization, Social Work, Psychology or related field; and2. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in hospital or regulatory agency administration, with particular emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; or3. Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health field issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:<ul><li>Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week</li><li>Retirement Savings and Pension Plans</li><li>Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees</li><li>Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts</li><li>College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities</li><li>Multiple employee discounts programs</li></ul>

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