Local Contract Mental Health – $60-62 per hour. Job in East Elmhurst Gr8Jobs Position Available In Queens, New York

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a local contract Mental Health for a local contract job in East Elmhurst, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

Mental Health Discipline:

Therapy Start Date:

07/14/2025

Duration:

13 weeks 39 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days, evenings, rotating

Employment Type:

Local Contract Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician Location:

East Elmhurst, NY Contract Duration :

13 weeks

Schedule:

Friday:

4 PM•12

AM Saturday:

8 AM•12 AM (double shift)

Sunday:

8 AM•12 AM (double shift) 40 hours/week, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day Pay rate : $ 60•$ 62 /hour on W2

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Mental Health Unit Chief, the Mental Health Clinician will provide comprehensive mental health care to incarcerated adult men at Rikers Island. The clinician will conduct assessments, interventions, and treatment planning to ensure quality care for this population.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct mental health evaluations, crisis interventions, assessments, and follow-up care. Determine and coordinate patient disposition to appropriate levels of mental health care. Collaborate with Reentry Social Workers for discharge planning and support services. Complete all required documentation and statistical reports accurately and timely. Work closely with the Department of Correction to ensure patient access, appropriate housing, and treatment planning. Coordinate care with institutional programs and develop/lead group treatments on mental health observation units and other assigned units. Participate in clinical supervision sessions weekly with the Clinical Supervisor. Attend mental health and medical rounds as assigned. Engage in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving or being considered for mental health services. Conduct psychological testing as assigned. Supervise social work interns or student volunteers when applicable. Perform additional duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Valid New York State license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology. Preference given to candidates with experience in behavioral assessments and treatment for adults with behavioral issues, substance use histories, and severe mental illness. Experience in inpatient or related mental health services is highly preferred.

About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies:

Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing-we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals-RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs-across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don’t just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Continuing Education Medical benefits Wellness and fitness programs Dental benefits Guaranteed Hours Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus Bereavement Holiday Pay Sick pay Retention bonus