A28 Psychotherapist (LMHC / LMSW / LCSW) - Behavioral Health - Inwood

Sun River Health • New York, NY

18h • $71,653 - $91,455 • Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Psychotherapist to support its Inwood location in the Bronx, NY. The role provides specialized psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment, and management for clients, with strong therapy skills essential. The Psychotherapist reports to the Program Director and works collaboratively with medical and behavioral health staff to provide integrated care.

The position involves assessing patients' needs, developing and implementing care plans, providing individual, group, and family counseling, and coordinating referrals and follow-up. It also includes crisis intervention, patient education, clinical documentation, case conferences, and ensuring clinical services comply with applicable grants, funding sources, and regulatory standards.

The minimum education requirement is a master's degree in social work or mental health counseling, and New York State licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC. At least two years of work-related experience is required. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. The listed annual salary range is $76,653–$91,455, based on licensure and experience; the posting also lists a $3,500 sign-on bonus for 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.
• Strong therapy skills.

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, social, or 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 for referred patients.
• Ensure the program's 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.

What This Job Offers

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