Licensed Master Social Worker (Hybrid)

Essen Medical Associates • New York, NY

9d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Essen Health Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to perform daily social work operations. The role involves assessing patients referred by Primary Care Providers and providing evidence-based behavioral health treatment. The position offers hybrid opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 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 risk assessments as needed.
• Engage clients with limited use of behavioral health services through outreach.
• 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