Licensed Master Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor- LP (LMSW or MHC-LP)

Boston Childrens Health Physicians LLP•Pomona, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BCHP is seeking a full-time Licensed Master Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (LMSW or MHC-LP) for its Behavioral Health Division. The selected candidate will work at BCHP locations in Suffern and Pomona, New York, following a rotating schedule: one week with three days in Suffern and two in Pomona, followed by one week with three days in Pomona and two in Suffern. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Behavioral Health Consultant works with primary care providers to support patients with mental health concerns, families and patients managing chronic illnesses, and parents seeking help modifying their children's behavior. The role includes assessment, brief and time-limited therapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, treatment planning, referrals, and documentation. Supervision hours from an LCSW-R are provided toward advanced certification.

Requirements

NYS LMSW, LMHC, or MHC-LP license or limited permit.
Strong assessment skills.
Competence in crisis intervention and brief, time-limited therapy.
Experience working with parents on behavioral management and child development education.
Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds with multiple needs or problems.
Ability to develop medical and behavioral treatment plans and coordinate services to fulfill them.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions.
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial education as needed, particularly regarding childhood and adolescent development.
Assist primary care providers in recognizing and treating mental health and psychosocial concerns.
Conduct functional and strength-based assessments and provide diagnoses.
Use motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction.
Complete required charting in patients' electronic medical records.
Assist with care coordination and care planning.
Refer patients to appropriate community agencies as necessary.
Work collaboratively with primary care staff, patients, and other behavioral health clinicians.