LCSW) - Behavioral Health - Bronx Blvd

Sun River Health•Bronx, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Psychotherapist for its Bronx Boulevard location in the Bronx, New York. The Psychotherapist provides specialized psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment, and management, with strong therapy skills. The role serves patients referred for medical, social, or emotional concerns and supports integrated care in collaboration with medical and behavioral health staff. The position reports to the Program Director.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Mental Health Counseling (MHC).
New York State licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC.
At least 2 years of work-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health intakes and assessments for new patients referred by primary care providers or other service providers.
Advocate for patients by participating in clinical meetings, patient care conferences, and discussions with medical and mental health program staff.
Assess patients’ multidimensional needs and develop and implement care plans.
Refer patients who need other or more intensive mental health or case management services to appropriate sources.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling to patients and their families.
Provide crisis intervention and emergency evaluations when required.
Follow up appropriately with referred patients.
Ensure clinical services comply with grants, funding sources, and regulatory standards.
Participate in or facilitate case conferences within the agency and with external organizations.
Maintain case data and records and prepare required reports.
Collaborate with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and other staff involved in patient care.
Develop treatment plans with patients and/or family members in a timely manner.
Complete clinical documentation in patient records accurately and on time.
Provide patient education related to psychiatric and mental health issues.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and identify age-specific needs for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Support integrated care through group sessions, directly and in partnership with other providers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability coverage.
Retirement savings plan.
Commuter and transit benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount program.
Professional development opportunities.
Education and loan assistance programs.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees and job-related coursework at accredited institutions.
Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs.
A $3,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external applicants; terms and conditions apply.