Mental Health Treatment Aide Supervisor (Aso Dir Mtl Hlth Sv(AS)LI), Correctional Health Services... - NYC Health + Hospitals

Job Description:Marketing StatementNYC 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 nations 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 nations largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York Citys criminal justice reform efforts.Job DescriptionJob Description: This full-time position is on the therapeutic housing units (THUs) throughout Rikers Island. Those in this position will work in collaboration with the unit-based mental health treatment team that includes a mental health clinician, clinical supervisor, creative arts therapist, discharge planner, and psychiatric provider. The Mental Health Treatment Aide Supervisor (MHTAS) on THUs will conduct clinical mental health rounds and suicide evening rounds, lead therapeutic activity groups, perform crisis/de-escalation interventions, and provides important input into treatment decisions. The MHTAS will contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The MHTAS will report to the Senior Mental Health Treatment Aide Supervisors. Together, evidence based clinical programs will be implemented according to needs of the THU.ResponsibilitiesDetailed Tasks: Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement with the mental health teamUtilize crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventionsIdentify patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicates such information to the treatment teamCommunicate clinical matters to assigned Mental Health/DOC or other professional staff as required and report any unusual findings or changes in physical/medical or emotional conditions to their supervisor that may affect the patient or the therapeutic milieuLead or co-lead groups/activities and practices, appropriately documents group activitiesPerforms clinical mental health rounds on the THUs as requiredWhere applicable, orients patients to the unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine schedulePerforms 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposesParticipates in regularly-scheduled, in person 1:1 supervision with the Senior MHTASParticipates in departmental clinical training as requiredDemonstrates a professional appearance and demeanor at all timesPerforms other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisorsPreferred SkillsMinimum Qualifications A Masters degree in Arts or Science with a specialization in hospital administration, health care administration, administrative medicine or in public health when conferred for a program in hospital administration, from an approved college or university One (1) year of administrative experience and background; or, An equivalent combination of training, education and experience in related fields and educational disciplines; and, General knowledge of policies and programs utilized in the operation of a health care facility, ability to assimilate and analyze data, to recommend action based on analytical findings, and to assist in the solution of complex problems in health care administration and management.Preference Will Be Given To Qualified Applicants WithA Master's degree in criminal justice, social services or health related area2+ years of specialized and responsible experience providing treatment to mentally challenged patients or residents in institutional settings1+ years of supervisory experience with mental health personnelExcellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workersAbility to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staffStrong clinical skills and the ability to recognize when clinical situations need a higher level of interventionFamiliarity with quality assurance practicesMinimum Qualifications Masters 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).Department PreferencesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health ServicesTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Department55 Water Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10041Attn: Talent AcquisitionIf applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs