Mental Health Counselor Lvl III, Correctional Health Services

(Fri-4 : 00 PM - 12 : 00 AM ) (Sun, Sat-8 : 00 AM - 12 : 00 AM )

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. 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.

Summary of position : (Position Description)

Under general supervision, with very broad latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs highly difficult and responsible professional and supervisory work in the mental health discipline. In addition to performing the duties of Assignment Levels I and II at a higher level, also performs the following :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• In collaboration with mental health leadership, coordinates and implements counseling programs for an assigned area of a health care setting. Monitors and guides mental health counselors assigned at Levels I and II in the establishment and provision of these programs.
• Provides supervision for mental health counselors assigned at Level I, practicing under a limited permit.
• Assigns appropriate supervisory responsibilities to mental health counselors assigned at Level II.
• Assesses individual performance competencies for mental health counselors assigned to Levels I and II, and arranges staff development opportunities based on assessment outcomes.
• . Facilitates the participation of consumers of mental health services within assigned area.
• Acts as a liaison between the health care setting and community agencies or programs.

Qualification Requirements : (Example below)

Assignment Level III