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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. Work Shifts Time: 8a-4p Days: Mon-Fri Facility: Various Locations on Rikers Island Duties & Responsibilities NYC H+H is the largest public health care system in the world. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers ever year in more than 70 locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Correctional Health Services The New York City jail system is the second largest in the nation. A significant number of individuals in the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. The service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, medication assisted treatment (MAT), integrated re-entry services that includes alternatives to incarceration, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. Furthermore, CHS has been engaged in an effort to better identify people with neurodevelopmental/neurocognitive disorders and to utilize psychological testing to connect people to services in the community (e.g., with OPWDD). Summary of position The Supervising Psychiatrist is a psychiatric leader of a facility, clinical area, or program and works in close collaboration with the Mental Health Unit Chief, Clinical Supervisors, and Senior Psychiatrist (if applicable) to ensure that safe, holistic, and evidence-based psychiatric care is provided to incarcerated patients with varying levels of mental health needs. A team-based approach to care is critical; one that incorporates all relevant mental health and medical disciplines as well as security staff. A major component of this position will be training, recruiting and retaining high quality staff and providing strong leadership and mentorship for existing staff. Responsibilities Include (depending on location): • Ensure the highest possible quality of mental health care both in the facility and in collaboration with the other jail facilities in the system. This includes active participation in quality improvement, staff and patient safety initiatives, treatment supervision, and personnel mentorship and management., • In coordination with the facility-specific Mental Health Unit Chief, design, implementation, ongoing review, and monitoring of relevant clinical facility-specific procedures, policies and operating manuals, • Direct clinical individual and group supervision of the relevant psychiatric prescribing staff, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants. This supervision must include both in vivo reviews of clinical skills as well as chart review., • Close collaboration, including regularly scheduled meetings, with other relevant disciplines within the mental health, medical, nursing and operations departments, as well as the Department of Correction, • Ensure that medication renewals are completed in a timely manner, • Educate clinical staff about new developments regarding best practices in all aspects of psychiatric care, with specific attention to the challenges and issues facing a jail setting (e.g., influence of legal case, dual loyalty, medication diversion), • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, • In collaboration with the Mental Health Unit Chief, oversee the orientation of new staff to the facility or program, • Conduct regular and multi-disciplinary case conferences, • Report on an as-needed basis to the CHS Morbidity and Mortality review committee., • Work in collaboration with the Mental Health Unit Chief to manage clinical schedules, vacation requests, CME activities and other relevant activities as they pertain to psychiatric staffing and education, • Participate in policy revision and creation, and practice guideline creations, related to psychiatric care, including input into the psychiatric medication formulary, • Lead at least monthly interdisciplinary mental health staff meetings in coordination with the Mental Health Unit Chief, Clinical Supervisor and Senior Psychiatrist (if applicable)., • Personnel management of clinical staff, including setting quality standards, establishing effective recruitment and retention strategies, and managing workforce complaints, • At least 75% of time devoted to direct clinical care, which may include direct supervision of psychiatric trainees. For smaller facilities or programs with less supervisory need, more direct patient care will be expected, • On-call responsibilities for two weeks at a time, one to times/year, for off-hours issues that require high level clinical intervention 1.Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Healthcare Administration, Health Care Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in health and medical service administration, public administration, personnel and labor relations, finance or appropriate functional discipline with an emphasis on planning, liaison and inter-organizational relationships, or related administrative or managerial functions; or 2.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above; and eight(8)years of progressively responsible experience in areas, as listed in “1”; or 3.Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in disciplines, as listed in “1” above. Department Preferences • Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills with particular attention to issues of psychopharmacology, safe administration of medication in a variety of settings, medical complications of mental illness and therapeutic resistance, • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff, • Strong leadership skills with ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs, • Buprenorphine waiver training highly encouraged but not required Department Preferences Cont.: • Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association., • Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital., • A license to practice medicine in the State of New York., • Certification by American Board in field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association. 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

Job Description$75,000 per annum Position: CRED NYC Job Developer, SkillSpring Location: Multiple Sites in Manhattan & the Bronx Salary Range: $75,000 per annum Reports to: CRED NYC Program Director, SkillSpring About The New Jewish Home: Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has been dedicated to helping older New Yorkers live full and meaningful lives by providing outstanding health care and innovative programming. As a comprehensive, mission-driven nonprofit health care system, we serve older adults of all faiths, ethnicities, and income levels. Our Manhattan skilled nursing facility is accredited by the Joint Commission. Notably, our Manhattan facility earned the highest possible assessment by U.S. News & World Report for its rehabilitation program and is the only one in NYC staffed by full-time Mount Sinai physicians and nurse practitioners. About SkillSpring: SkillSpring, a workforce development program of The New Jewish Home, has supported New York City youth and young adults from under-resourced schools and communities in pursuing careers in health care since 2006. By training the next generation of high-quality, culturally competent health care professionals, SkillSpring generates excitement and enthusiasm for careers serving older adults. Position Overview: The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Job Developer to lead employment, internship, and career placement efforts for participants in the Community Resources for Employment and Development Program (“CRED NYC”) Program. Reporting to the CRED NYC Director, the Job Developer will connect Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) participants to high-quality, paid work experiences with partner employers and support job readiness, placement, and long-term retention. This full-time role will require close collaboration with case managers, training instructors, employer partners, and workforce systems to ensure successful participant outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain relationships with employer partners in the long-term care and healthcare sectors to expand CNA internship and employment opportunities., • Conduct one-on-one job readiness sessions with participants to assess interests, develop employment goals, and create individualized job search plans., • Match participants with clinical rotations, internships, and jobs aligned with their training, career goals, and geographic preferences., • Facilitate workforce readiness workshops focused on interviewing skills, professional communication, workplace behavior, and understanding employer expectations., • Support job placement by coaching participants on applications, resumes, and interview preparation; guide onboarding and post-placement success., • Collaborate with internal staff to monitor participant progress and provide follow-up support for three months post-placement to ensure retention., • Maintain an organized database of internship and employment opportunities; ensure accurate tracking of placements, employer feedback, and retention metrics., • Provide regular reports and contribute to performance tracking, meeting all DYCD and CRED NYC reporting requirements., • Represent SkillSpring in job fairs, networking events, and peer learning communities., • Perform other duties as required to advance participant success. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Health Administration, Human Resources, Social Work, Career Development, or a related field., • At least 3–5 years of experience in job development, workforce development, or career services, ideally with youth or adult learners from underserved communities., • Familiarity with healthcare systems and CNA career trajectories strongly preferred., • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and Saturdays; must be comfortable traveling to partner sites throughout NYC. Specialized Skills and Competencies: • Trauma-informed approach and deep understanding of employment barriers faced by systemically marginalized communities., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both participants and employers., • Organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines., • Skilled in database management, tracking participant outcomes, and producing reports., • Empathetic, collaborative, and committed to supporting the economic mobility of New Yorkers through high-quality workforce pathways. Physical Demands: • The role requires normal mental and visual attention, along with manual coordination., • Work is performed in lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, with occasional interruptions to workflow., • Duties involve regular periods of sitting, standing, or walking and the ability to work at a computer for sustained periods., • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Travel to all TNJH campuses and program sites is required. Compensation and Benefits: The New Jewish Home provides a competitive salary range, and the actual salary will depend on factors such as experience, education, and organizational need. Our benefits package includes: • Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision plans, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave, • Short Term Disability insurance, • Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Health Care, Commuter, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, • Access to a portion of your paycheck before payday through our partnership with RAIN