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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Intimate Partner Violence Counselor (Correctional Counselor), Correctional Health Services, (8a4p), RMSC in EAST ELMHURST, New York

Summary of position: Complete intake assessments, safety plans, and discharge plans for patients assigned to case load (includes patients in all populations served by GRS).Provide production list to facility HSA; meet with patients in clinic to complete interview and obtain consents. When necessary, meet with patients in housing area (DOC escorts not provided; staff may travel in pairs/groups; seek support and supervision around patient prioritization and safety)Complete document in electronic medical records system (CHER) within 3 business days of encounter; scan and upload relevant consents and documents.Escalate any urgent issues to supervisor.Meet with patients in all facilities as needed; consult with Manager / MD. Conduct IPV-focused counseling sessions with patients coping with active IPV concernConduct screenings with identified patients to assess current presence of IPVFacilitate a limited course of counseling sessions focused on safety planning, coping strategies, and skill-buildingComplete applications for Medicaid and other benefits programs as appropriate.Obtain relevant consents during patient encounterSubmit applications online using HRA or other platform. Confer with supervisor when neededCreate individualized discharge plans for each patient according to the patients goals and needs and ensure tasks are completed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: coordinating medical appointments, ensuring medications are called into a pharmacy, making referrals to housing and case-management resources, and confirming transportation between jail and community dwelling is arranged.Develop plan with patient; discuss in team rounds and supervision when needed.Communicate with community organizations/providers directly, via email or phone; escalating to supervisor when appropriate. Review plan with patient prior to discharge, when discharge date is known. Provide ongoing in-jail support to patients, meeting with them regularly; frequency to be decided in consultation with Program Director.When needed, provide information to director for coordination with DOC regarding specialty housing, services, or other issues; initiate such communication as directed. Serve as conduit between patient and clinical court advocates, and assist as needed with obtaining consents, relaying information, and other tasks. Under direction of supervisor, communicate directly with court advocacy team, primarily by email; and/or escalate cases to supervisor.Based on needs of court advocacy team, obtain additional information and consents when requested.When needed, communicate information to patient about court case and related details.When directed, communicate participation in services to necessary parties via letter to court, call with program, etc.</li

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