PCBH Therapist (LMSW – Primary Care / Behavioral Health Integration)

Essen Medical Associates • Bronx, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Therapist to provide onsite behavioral health services within a fast-paced integrated care setting. This role focuses heavily on conducting behavioral health screenings, suicide and safety risk assessments, crisis intervention, and brief evidence based interventions in collaboration with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is experienced in integrated behavioral health, confident in assessing acute mental health risk, and comfortable delivering brief, solution-focused care in a medical environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
• Active state licensure (LMHC, LMSW, or equivalent)
• Foundational knowledge of psychosocial theory, assessment, or counseling techniques preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and crisis de-escalation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced medical environment
• Excellent collaboration and interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to build rapport quickly with diverse patient populations

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient-facing activities including intake support, psychosocial screenings, and guided patient engagement
• Assist with coordinating services across medical, behavioral health, and community-based providers to address patient needs
• Support primary care teams by identifying behavioral health needs and facilitating warm handoffs
• Observe and assist in brief interventions, counseling activities, or care management tasks
• Determine appropriate levels of care, including outpatient referral, crisis stabilization, or emergency intervention
• Document assessments, clinical impressions, and treatment recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level