Mental Health Clinician

Position: Mental Health Clinician

Location: East Elmhurst, NY 11370 (Rikers Island)

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 8 weeks with strong possibility of extension

Shift Time: 4:00 PM-12:00 AM

Guaranteed hours per week: 35.00

Pay: Up to $60/hr on W2

Job Summary

Pride Health is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician for a contract opportunity with a leading healthcare system in East Elmhurst, NY (Rikers Island). The clinician will provide comprehensive mental health services to incarcerated individuals, including assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations, assessments, and crisis interventions

• Provide follow-up care and determine appropriate levels of treatment

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Coordinate discharge planning with Reentry Social Workers

• Facilitate group therapy sessions on mental health observation units

• Collaborate with correctional staff to ensure proper patient care and housing

• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning, and clinical rounds

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports

• Participate in weekly clinical supervision sessions

• May conduct psychological testing as assigned

• May supervise interns or student volunteers

• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

• Active New York State License (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist)

• Experience working with patients with behavioral issues, substance use, and severe mental illness

• Strong assessment, clinical, and crisis intervention skills

• Ability to work in a correctional or high-acuity environment

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.