About NYC Health + Hospitals 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.
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8a-4p Days: Mon-Fri Facility: Trailer 1 on Rikers Island Duties & Responsibilities This full-time position reports directly to the Chief and Clinical and Medical Directors of Mental Health in the Division of Correctional Health Services and is responsible for assisting them in the executive management and strategic development of their respective services (e.g. psychiatry, creative arts therapy, psychology and counseling) in the NYC jail system.
The expectation is that the Special Assistant will support the Chief and Clinical and Medical Directors and coordinate among them and the other Directors and Deputy Directors, Associate Chief, mental health line staff, Department of Correction (DOC) personnel, and CHS leadership to carry out key projects and ensure that the operations of their services are managed effectively. Responsibilities include: Assist the Chief and Clinical and Medical Directors in strategic planning, organization, and implementation of programs, initiatives, and quality assurance/quality improvement measures related to the provision of their services in the NYC jail system.
Provide executive administrative assistance to the Chief and Clinical and Medical Directors, including scheduling, meeting organization, staff communications, organization of data, and preparation of presentation material. Participate in and track the progress of discipline-specific meetings and planning sessions, create minutes, and communicate and follow-up on actions to relevant staff. Serve as a point-of-contact for administrative matters for the Chief and Clinical and Medical Directors in communications with mental health line staff, DOC personnel, and other stakeholders.
Maintain databases that track key clinical, quality improvement, and staff education programs. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Service or Clinical or Medical Director.
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of full-time experience in a health care setting; or 2. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of full-time experience in a health care setting; or 3.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, in which each year of relevant training and/or experience can be substituted for 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university. However, all applicants must at least have a High School diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. Department Preferences Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills Mastery of Microsoft Office applications and other administrative software Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills The ability to work collaboratively with senior staff in various disciplines, including DOC staff Benefits 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 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 How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.