Mental Health Treatment Aide - Correctional Health Services *Tuesday-Saturday, 7
PAGNY, New York, NY, United States
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Mental Health
Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371
Hourly Rate: $28
Overview
This position, employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H), delivers medical, mental health, and discharge planning care to the NYC jail system. The role contributes to a comprehensive, evidence‑based therapeutic program that serves a diverse population, including serious mental illness and other mental health challenges.
Responsibilities
Orient patients to unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and routine schedule.
Implement crisis and de‑escalation interventions when patient behavior requires such support.
Identify patient characteristics and environmental triggers that may incite agitated behaviors and communicate findings to the treatment team.
Perform patient checks and rounds as required.
Communicate clinical matters to assigned mental health or DOC staff, reporting any unusual findings or changes.
Escort patients to groups or other required locations.
Conduct 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management and modification purposes.
Participate in departmental clinical training as required.
Lead or co‑lead groups/activities such as anger management techniques, documenting activities thereafter.
Respond appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperate with DOC staff to support unit safety.
Participate in scheduled in‑person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designee.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Perform additional mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors.
Interface with DOC Staff
Engage DOC staff during incidents of violence, contraband discovery, or suspicion thereof.
Debrief DOC custodial staff prior to each tour regarding problematic patients or issues.
Assume a secondary role in resolving emergencies when officers arrive on the unit.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, or a health‑related area; or
High school diploma or GED plus two years of full‑time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or a related field.
Combination of the above acceptable.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and coworkers.
Working Conditions
The work environment includes the normal correctional health environment at assigned facilities.
Job Hazards
Typical hazards associated with correctional health settings.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Choice of a three‑tiered medical plan.
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage.
Generous paid time off program.
Commuter benefits.
Salary: $27.75 per hour.
EEO Statement
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor that cannot legally be used as a basis for employment decisions.
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Department: Mental Health
Location: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services, 200 Construction Way, Flushing, NY 11371
Hourly Rate: $28
Overview
This position, employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H), delivers medical, mental health, and discharge planning care to the NYC jail system. The role contributes to a comprehensive, evidence‑based therapeutic program that serves a diverse population, including serious mental illness and other mental health challenges.
Responsibilities
Orient patients to unit policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and routine schedule.
Implement crisis and de‑escalation interventions when patient behavior requires such support.
Identify patient characteristics and environmental triggers that may incite agitated behaviors and communicate findings to the treatment team.
Perform patient checks and rounds as required.
Communicate clinical matters to assigned mental health or DOC staff, reporting any unusual findings or changes.
Escort patients to groups or other required locations.
Conduct 1:1 monitoring of patients for behavioral management and modification purposes.
Participate in departmental clinical training as required.
Lead or co‑lead groups/activities such as anger management techniques, documenting activities thereafter.
Respond appropriately to patient emergencies and cooperate with DOC staff to support unit safety.
Participate in scheduled in‑person 1:1 supervision with the MHTA supervisor or designee.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Perform additional mental health duties as directed by team leaders or supervisors.
Interface with DOC Staff
Engage DOC staff during incidents of violence, contraband discovery, or suspicion thereof.
Debrief DOC custodial staff prior to each tour regarding problematic patients or issues.
Assume a secondary role in resolving emergencies when officers arrive on the unit.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, or a health‑related area; or
High school diploma or GED plus two years of full‑time experience in Nursing Behavioral Health or a related field.
Combination of the above acceptable.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and coworkers.
Working Conditions
The work environment includes the normal correctional health environment at assigned facilities.
Job Hazards
Typical hazards associated with correctional health settings.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Choice of a three‑tiered medical plan.
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage.
Generous paid time off program.
Commuter benefits.
Salary: $27.75 per hour.
EEO Statement
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor that cannot legally be used as a basis for employment decisions.
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