Travel Mental Health
East Elmhurst, NY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Mental Health Clinician – Correctional Health | Travel Contract

Facility: NYC Health + Hospitals – Correctional Health Services
Location: Rikers Island, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Department: Psychiatry / Mental Health

Positions Available: 1
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026
End Date: 02/13/2027

Shift: Days – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 35 hours/week
Hours per Day: 7
On-Call: No

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must hold one of the following active New York State licenses:
  • LMSW / LCSW
  • LMHC
  • Licensed Psychologist

Preferred Experience:

• Mental health assessments and treatment of adults.
• Behavioral health and severe mental illness.
• Substance use and addiction histories.
• Inpatient psychiatric or related clinical experience.
• Crisis intervention and treatment planning.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct mental health evaluations and clinical assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up care.
• Determine appropriate levels of mental health treatment and patient disposition.
• Develop and facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with reentry social workers.
• Collaborate with the Department of Correction and institutional healthcare teams.
• Participate in mental health rounds, case conferences, and treatment planning.
• Complete clinical documentation and statistical reports.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Conduct psychological testing when assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Two forms of identification required.
• Selected candidates must complete DOC and PREA requirements directly with the client.
• Work location: Rikers Island Correctional Facility.