Mental Health Clinician
East Elmhurst, NY 
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Job Description
Client Summary:
The nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Summary of Need:
  • 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. Develops and 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 Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. New York State License in Social Work, License in Mental Health Counseling, or licensure in Psychology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Preference given to those applicants with experience conducting both assessment and treatment with adults with behavioral problems, substance use histories and severe mental illness. Preference will also be given to applicants with inpatient or related experience.

Shift/Schedule:
Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 8am - 12am, Sun 8am - 12am DOH/PREA clearance required.

Contract Length:
8 weeks

Equiliem specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 5 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision & Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts & Rewards
  • Payroll Payment Options
Equiliem ( www.equiliem.com ) believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, light industrial manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, and Independent Contractor Compliance.
For over 50 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and constantly enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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