Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Essen Medical Associates • New York, NY

6d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Essen Health Care is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to perform daily social work operations. The role assesses patients referred by Primary Care Providers, treats behavioral health conditions using evidence-based approaches, and coordinates care with clinical teams and health homes. The position also provides crisis intervention and risk assessment, conducts outreach to clients with limited use of behavioral health services, documents clinical services, and participates in supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.

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.

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 assess patient risk 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