Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services Job at New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation in New York
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Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services Job at New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation in New York
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Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsOffices of Mental Health PractitionersAbout the role
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Mental Health Counselor LII, Correctional Health Services, Part-timeNYC 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.
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.
Work Shifts4:00 P.M – 12:00 A.M (Part-Time)
Facility:
Various Location at Rikers IslandResponsibilitiesAssignment 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.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief on Rikers Island, the MHC will provide quality mental health care to incarcerated individuals who need and/or want services. This position is responsible for providing assessment and counseling services to inmates.
Conducts mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
Determines and coordinates disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care
Coordinates with Reentry Social Workers for appropriate discharge planning services
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.
Leads group treatment on mental health observation units and other units as assigned.
Completes all required documentation.
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.
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/or Clinical Supervisor.
JOB DETAILS$35,638
Position type: Full-Time
Department: PSYCHIATRY-MENTAL HEALTH
Category: Behavioral Health
Posted:
Sep 17, 2026
LOCATIONNYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services
New York, NY 10004 NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services
New York, NY 10004 ABOUT NYC Health + HospitalsNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Mental Health Counselors
Industry
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
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