LCSW) - Behavioral Health - Inwood

Sun River Health•Bronx, NY

16h

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Psychotherapist to support its Inwood location in the Bronx, NY. The position provides specialized knowledge and skills in psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment, and management of clients, with strong therapy skills essential. It reports to the Program Director. The Psychotherapist provides mental health intake and assessment, develops and implements care plans, and delivers individual, group, and family counseling. The role includes crisis intervention, patient advocacy, referrals, clinical coordination with medical and mental health staff, patient education, and maintaining timely clinical documentation and reports. The position supports integrated care and ensures clinical services comply with applicable grants, funding sources, and regulatory standards. The listed annual salary range is $76,653–$91,455, based on licensure and experience. Licensure-specific ranges are listed as LMHC: $71,653–$76,167; LMSW: $72,982–$76,895; and LCSW: $86,977–$91,455. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external applicants, subject to terms and conditions.

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

Provide comprehensive mental health intake and assessment for new patients referred by primary care providers or other service providers for medical and/or social-emotional issues.
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.
Provide appropriate follow-up on referred patients.
Ensure clinical services comply with grants, funding sources, and regulatory standards.
Participate in and/or facilitate case conferences within the agency and with external organizations.
Maintain data and case records and prepare necessary 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 about psychiatric and mental health issues.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, including age-specific needs of 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 benefit programs, including potential participation in eligible federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible job-related coursework completed through accredited institutions.
$3,500 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants, subject to terms and conditions.