Mental Health Clinician – Correctional Health Services *Part-time* Various Locations (24510)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York seeks a part-time Mental Health Clinician to serve the Division of Correctional Health Services at detention facilities across New York City, including Triborough and Manhattan locations. In this critical role, you'll provide mental health care to individuals throughout the correctional system and support their reintegration into the community.

About the Role

This part-time position allows you to deliver mental health services within a large urban jail system where approximately one in four newly admitted individuals requires mental health intervention. You'll work with a dedicated correctional health team to address the mental health needs of a diverse and vulnerable population.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform mental health intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations for individuals entering the jail system
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing mental health needs
• Provide ongoing counseling and psychotherapy services in a correctional environment
• Coordinate discharge planning and linkage to community mental health resources
• Document clinical assessments and progress in the electronic health record system
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and correctional security staff
• Respond to mental health crises and provide de-escalation support

Who You Are

You hold an active, unencumbered New York State license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist. You're drawn to working with justice-involved individuals and possess the clinical skills and emotional resilience needed in a structured, security-focused setting.

• Current, valid professional license (LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or Psychologist)
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Proficiency in developing and implementing clinical interventions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a correctional healthcare environment
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care

About Physician Affiliate Group of New York

Physician Affiliate Group of New York operates correctional health services for New York City Health + Hospitals, providing comprehensive medical and mental health care to individuals in the custody of the city's Department of Correction. Our mission is to ensure equitable, evidence-based healthcare delivery within the jail system.

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