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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services OTxHU Reentry Services Supervisor (Aso Dir. Mtl Hlth Sv(AS)LI), Correctional Health Services in NEW YORK, New York

New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the Citys efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support. Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patients clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management. The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the Citys most marginalized, vulnerable people. *To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.  Position OverviewUnder general supervision of the Director of Social Work, the OTxHU Reentry Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the OTxHU reentry social workers providing individualized discharge plans and reentry support to all patients residing in the OTxHU. These services include but are not limited to linkages to benefits, housing, medical & mental health care, nursing home/skilled nursing placement, employment, and family/community supports. Working with Reentry and Transitional Services leadership the OTxHU Reentry Services Supervisor will have the opportunity to help develop and lead a new, holistic discharge panning model. This position will require strong collaboration with leadership across all CHS departments and external partners (e.g., the NYC Department of Correction, public defense agencies, community-based organizations). Responsibilities Include:        Develop and implement workflows and documentation for delivering pre-release support and discharge planning services to all patients in the OTxHU.        Supervise social workers providing direct services to patients; provide back-up coverage as needed.        Support the creation of comprehensive clinically driven discharge plans.        Assist social workers in identifying and utilizing community resources for medical and mental health care, substance use treatment, entitlement benefits, and housing.     &nbsp

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