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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Senior Clinical Supervisor (Aso Dir. Mtl Hlth Sv(AS)LI), Correctional Health Services, OTxHU in NEW YORK, New York

New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the Citys efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support. Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patients clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management. The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the Citys most marginalized, vulnerable people. *To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.Position OverviewUnder general supervision of the Clinical Director of Mental Health, the Sr. Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the clinical oversight, management, and innovative treatment development for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system and housed in our outposted units.The Senior Clinical Supervisor (Senior CS) is responsible for providing supervision to (non-Senior) Clinical Supervisor/s, including orientation and ongoing support/supervision, providing supervision for licensing hours for pre-licensed psychologists or for LSW looking to obtain a Clinical license, and offering ongoing trainings to the MH service. Additionally, the Senior CS is responsible for maintaining Clinical Supervisor responsibilities including the clinical integrity of the specific program or housing area(s) to which they are assigned, ensuring that all clinicians are providing appropriate and timely clinical interventions and documentation. The Senior CS manages patient admissions and discharges, monitors and engages in treatment, oversees quality assurance, manages on-going training and education for treatment-area staff, performs other managerial administrative tasks including liaising with DOC, and provides direct care to a caseload of complex patients and is responsible for the accompanying medical record documentation. In absence of a Clinical Supervisor, a Senior CS is expected to ensure CS responsibilities are completed.  Responsibilities        Develops workflows, policies and quality metrics for their dedicated area in close coordination with the Clinical Director and Chief of Mental Health  &nb

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