Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Rendr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

HSA/FSA/DCAP

Job summary

Rendr is a leading primary care–focused medical group serving the Asian community in New York City with over 100 clinical offices across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County.

We are seeking a qualified behavioral health clinician (LMSW/LMHC) to screen, educate, and develop collaborative care plans with PCPs and psychiatric consultants. Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese required; 1+ year of behavioral counseling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• NYS active LMSW or LMHC is required; LCSW is a plus.
• Bilingual Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese required.
• Able to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendations for treatment planning and implementation.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
• Behavioral Counseling: 1+ years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients and provide education for behavioral health and substance use disorders; facilitate engagement and follow-up.
• Develop care plans with patients, PCPs, and psychiatric consultant.
• Track treatment response and monitor symptoms and side effects.
• Support psychotropic medication management and adherence monitoring.
• Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques as needed.
• Participate in regular caseload consultations with the psychiatric consultant and communicate recommendations to PCP.
• Document progress and treatment plans in the EMR.
• Facilitate treatment plan changes and referrals when needed.

Skills

LMSW/LMHC licensed

Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese

Behavioral counseling

Treatment planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MSW or relevant master

Job description

Rendr is a leading primary care–focused medical group serving the Asian community in New York City with over 100 clinical offices across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County.

We are seeking a qualified behavioral health clinician (LMSW/LMHC) to screen, educate, and develop collaborative care plans with PCPs and psychiatric consultants. Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese required; 1+ year of behavioral counseling experience preferred.