Medical Behavioral Health Clinician - PCOD

Open Door Family Medical Center•Port Chester, NY

3d•$68,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Open Door Family Medical Center is seeking a full-time, bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking Medical Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW) at its Family Medical Center in Port Chester, New York. The role provides integrated behavioral health services as part of Open Door’s team-based, patient-centered care. LMSWs who have or are interested in obtaining their CASAC are particularly encouraged to apply. The position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. Open Door provides accessible, equitable, culturally competent healthcare and wellness programs to individuals and families across several counties. Its clinical programs include primary and dental care, integrated behavioral health, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management. The clinician will work with patients, families, medical and behavioral health providers, and community partners, including people from lower socioeconomic and multicultural populations. The role offers a stimulating, diverse, team-based work environment and comprehensive benefits. The posted salary range is $68,000–$75,000, with annual bonuses based on patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
Current New York State registration and license.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Recent clinical experience or training.
Excellent clinical knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and crisis management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with lower socioeconomic and multicultural populations.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, treatment providers, and community agencies.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel and the ability to navigate and build proficiency in these programs.
Patient-centric approach, empathy, active listening, and engaging and efficient communication.
Passion for providing high-quality care to low-income, underserved residents and people lacking access to healthcare.

Nice To Haves

LMSWs who have or are interested in obtaining their CASAC are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify, screen, and triage patients for intervention daily.
Provide brief intervention treatment to patients and/or their families.
Conduct screenings using appropriate tools to identify school readiness and monitor developmental milestones.
Document symptoms, problems, screening results, and interventions provided.
Develop treatment plans, goals, and objectives with patients.
Facilitate communication with medical and behavioral health care-team providers and community partners.
Incorporate health and wellness education and referrals for preventive care.
Respond to physical health concerns and incorporate them into brief treatment interventions.
Provide crisis intervention and Warm Hand Off assessments to behavioral health staff.
Participate in weekly group and individual supervision and clinical training seminars.