A28 Psychotherapist (LMHC / LMSW / LCSW) - Behavioral Health - Bronx Blvd
About The Position
Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Psychotherapist (LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW) at its Bronx Boulevard location in the Bronx, New York. The role provides specialized psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment, and management of clients, with strong therapy skills essential. The position reports to the Program Director. The Psychotherapist provides mental health intake and assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referral and follow-up services, and develops care and treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and clinical staff. The role supports integrated care and maintains accurate clinical documentation and records. A master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling, New York State licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC, and at least two years of related experience are required. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.
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.
- Strong therapy skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive mental health intake and assessments for new patients referred by primary care or other service providers for medical, social, or emotional concerns.
- 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 families.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency evaluations when required.
- Provide appropriate follow-up for 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 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 about 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees taking job-related coursework through accredited institutions.
- A $3,500 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants; terms and conditions apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
