Licensed Master Social Worker (Hybrid)

Essen Medical Associates • Bronx, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Essen Health Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to perform daily social work operations. The position involves assessing and treating behavioral health conditions, coordinating care with clinical teams and health homes, and supporting patients through outreach and crisis services. Hybrid opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure.
• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to use behavioral health screening tools and perform biopsychosocial assessments.
• Ability to use DSM-V diagnostic criteria to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions.
• Ability to assess risk and collaborate with psychiatric and clinical teams on risk management.
• Ability to use electronic health records to document clinical services and review relevant health data.
• Ability to communicate clinical information succinctly and comprehensively to integrated care teams, including PCPs, NPs/MDs, and Health Home Care Management staff.
• Therapy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by Primary Care Providers using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Treat behavioral health conditions using evidence-based approaches, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and behavioral activation.
• Make treatment recommendations during collaborative care team meetings.
• Monitor treatment through care planning and coordination with the clinical team and health homes.
• Provide crisis intervention services and assess patient risk as needed.
• Conduct outreach to engage clients with limited use of behavioral health services.
• Document services in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time