Clinical Supervisor, Correctional Health Services

Summary of position:

This full-time position reports either directly or through a Program Director to the Clinical Director of Psychiatry in the Division of Correctional Health Services and is responsible for the clinical oversight, management, and innovative development in specific mental health treatment areas, including standard mental observation (MO) units, specialty MO units and general population clinic settings in one of the 12 jail facilities in New York City. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. 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, integrated re-entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

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:

• Formulate and implement procedures for operating, monitoring, and evaluating mental health programs and services in assigned area of responsibility
• Develop and lead staff training programs and exercises to maintain a culture of learning and clinical excellence
• Serve as the clinical leader for the assigned area of responsibility and provide weekly individual and in-person supervision for all assigned mental health clinicalstaff; review diagnostic, treatment, and level of care decisions and documentation; ensure adherence to policies and procedures; and conduct clinical case conferences
• Lead daily multi-disciplinary meetings with all mental health staff in the assigned area of responsibility, including DOC when appropriate.
• Provide quality assurance and quality improvement as directed by the Clinical Director of Psychiatry
• Coordinate re-entry services with the social work staff in the assigned area of responsibility
• Meet regularly with the Clinical Director of Psychiatry or assigned supervisor to provide meaningful input into program design and policy formation
• Personnel management of the clinical staff, with assistance from the Clinical and/or Medical Directors as needed, including recruiting, mentorship, supervision, and disciplinary procedures
• 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.
• Department Preferences:
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff
• Strong leadership skills with ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs
• Excellent diagnostic assessment and treatment skills

Qualification Requirements:

Education

1. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology or LCSW
2. New York State license in good standing
3. 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.

Experience

1. Three years clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness
2. At least one year of experience working in an institutional or correctional setting
3. One year supervisory experience

An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Health Care Specialization, Social Work, Psychology or related field; and
• 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; or
• Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health field issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).