Treatment Aide Programming Specialist, Correctional Health Services Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Location

Queens

Job

ID135775

Civil Service ClassificationManagerial

Hire In Rate$85,485.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$85,485.00 - $85,485.00 Pay FrequencyYear

Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular

Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health

+ Hospitals NYC 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. NYC Health

+ Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's 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 nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Work Shifts Time:

10a - 6p

Days:

Mon -

Fri Facility:

Various Facilities on Rikers Island Duties & Responsibilities NYC 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, and post-acute care centers. 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. Job Description This full-time position is on the therapeutic housing units (THU's) throughout Rikers Island. Those in this position will work in collaboration with the unit-based mental health treatment team that includes a clinical supervisor, mental health clinician, creative arts therapist, discharge planner, and psychiatric provider. The Mental Health Treatment Aide Programming Supervisor (TAPS) plays an important role in establishing programming to meet the needs of the patients on the THU. They also conduct clinical mental health rounds and suicide watch evening rounds, lead therapeutic activity groups, perform crisis/de-escalation interventions, provide important input for patient care decisions, and contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement with the mental health team

Utilize crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patients whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions

Identify patient characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicate such information to the treatment team

Communicate 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 milieu

Lead or co-lead groups/activities and practices, appropriately document group activities

Engage patients regularly and contribute to the therapeutic milieu

Perform clinical mental health rounds on the THUs as required, conference with supervisory staff

Escalate clinical concerns when identified

Where applicable, orient patients to the unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations and routine schedule

Perform 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management/modification purposes

Participate in regularly scheduled, in person 1:1 supervision Participate in departmental clinical trainings as required Demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Perform other appropriate mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors

Minimum Qualifications 1. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and one (1) year of full-time experience in an administrative capacity in business management systems, general administration, health care or medical/patient systems administration; or,

2. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of full-time experience in an administrative capacity in business management systems, general administration, health care or medical/patient systems administration. Department Preferences Preference will be given to qualified applicants with: A Master's degree in criminal justice, social services or health related area

2+ years of specialized and responsible experience providing treatment to mentally challenged patients or residents in institutional settings

1+ years of supervisory experience with mental health personnel

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers

Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff

Strong clinical skills and the ability to recognize when clinical situations need a higher level of intervention

Familiarity with quality assurance practices

Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs

Commuter Benefits Programs