730 RST Competency Care Liaison, Correctional Health Services
About
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, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.
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.
Summary of position:
This full-time position reports to the Director(s) of the 730 Restoration Support Team (RST) and functions as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team that focuses on individuals returning to the jail system from state forensic psychiatric facilities after being restored to competency. Members of the 730 RST bridge communication between the New York City Jail system and secure Office of Mental Health facilities for continuity and maintenance of care. 730 RST competency care liaisons collaborate with CHS treatment providers, along with OMH treatment providers, to determine appropriate level of care in the jail setting and identify effective, individualized approaches to maintaining clinical stability. The RST members also liaise with defense attorneys, defense agencies, treatment courts, and court monitoring agencies with patient consent. Legal updates are relayed to patients’ treatment teams, including re-entry social worker to arrange appropriate discharge planning services.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with patients individually to identify clinical barriers to fitness and support clinical stability.
- Establish rapport with clinical staff in Correctional Health Services (e.g., mental health, substance use, social work, medical, transitional health care coordination) and stakeholders in treatment court and court monitoring agencies.
- Serve as point of contact for OMH’s facility treatment teams and administrative leadership.
- Obtain information on the court status of patients on individual caseload and communicate the status effectively with the patient, treatment and re-entry teams.
- Document clinical and court updates, and other collateral communication in the electronic health record (CHER).
- Explain and obtain informed consent to share relevant clinical information with the patient's defense counsel.
- Provide consultation services to clinical treatment teams and participate in case conferences.
- Proficiency in Excel for the purpose of administrative management of patient caseload.
- Conducting psycho-legal groups on the PACE Units and MO units.
Departmental Preferences
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
- At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health program, psychiatric hospital, correctional setting, or alternative to incarceration program with criminal justice- involved adults with mental illness.
- Experience with verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of the New York City court system and/or court monitoring agencies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, agencies, including DOC staff.
- Knowledge of adjudicative competency (CPL 730) and competency restoration.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical and time management abilities.
- Experience successfully managing multiple projects and/or programs.
Qualification Requirements:
- A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or
- A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience; and,
- Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
Direct Line of Promotion:
None. This class of positions is in the non-competitive class.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Engineering or Social Sciences, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences or related programs; and
A minimum of four years of progressive, responsible experience related to Health Care Program Planning, Research, Design, Operation, Evaluation and Analysis; or - A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration, Health Care Specialization, Business Administration or related disciplines; and
- A minimum of three years progressive, responsible experience directly related to health care program planning, research, design, operation, evaluation and analysis; or
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience; and,
- Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
How to Apply
Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition
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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
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs