Competency Maintenance Liaison, 730 RST, Correctional Health Services
About The Position
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. 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. 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.
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 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Bridge communication between the New York City Jail system and secure Office of Mental Health facilities for continuity and maintenance of care.
- 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.
- Liaise with defense attorneys, defense agencies, treatment courts, and court monitoring agencies with patient consent.
- Relay legal updates to patients' treatment teams, including re-entry social worker to arrange appropriate discharge planning services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
