What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Mental Health position at PRIDE Health?
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (High Possibility of Extension)
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health evaluations, crisis interventions, and assessments.
- Determine and coordinate appropriate patient care plans.
- Collaborate with Reentry Social Workers for discharge planning.
- Lead group treatment sessions on mental health observation units.
- Participate in clinical supervision, rounds, and case conferences.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with facility protocols.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure: New York State License in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology.
- Experience: Preference for candidates with experience in assessment, treatment of severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral health. Inpatient experience is a plus.
