Mental Health Clinician

Company: Pride Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Unit leadership, the Mental Health Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services to adult individuals in a secure institutional setting. This role focuses on assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and continuity of care for patients with serious mental illness, behavioral health needs, and substance use histories. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations, assessments, crisis interventions, and follow-up care Determine appropriate levels of mental health care and coordinate patient disposition Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate housing, treatment placement, and access to care Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care services in collaboration with reentry and social service staff Develop, facilitate, and lead individual and group therapy sessions, including on mental health observation and specialized units Participate in mental health and medical rounds, case conferences, and treatment planning meetings Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation and required statistical reports Participate in scheduled clinical supervision (minimum once weekly) May conduct psychological testing as assigned May provide supervision to social work interns or student volunteers, as assigned Perform other related duties as assigned by Mental Health Unit leadership Required Skills & Experience Experience conducting both mental health assessments and treatment with adult populations Demonstrated experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, substance use disorders, and/or severe mental illness Preference for candidates with inpatient, institutional, or comparable high-acuity clinical experience Strong diagnostic, clinical judgment, and crisis management skills Ability to work effectively in a structured, secure, multidisciplinary environment Education & Licensure Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related mental health field Active New York State licensure required (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist) Schedule & Work Details Start Date: 03/09/2026 Schedule: 5 days per week , 7 hours per day Total Hours: 35 hours per week Work Location: Secure healthcare facility in East Elmhurst, NY Required onboarding and compliance training (including DOC and PREA) conducted on-site by the client Pride Health offers eligible employees 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

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