Grant-Funded Clinical Psychologist for Immigrant Services

Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Repayment Program via HRSA

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide individual and group therapy, psychological assessments, and integrated mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families as part of the Bronx Health Collective. This 100% grant-funded position focuses on unaccompanied minors and families seeking asylum.

Responsibilities include biopsychosocial assessments, writing affidavits or letters of support for immigration, EMR documentation, and

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active New York State Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with social determinants of health preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with underserved populations and community-based healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary care teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care that may include individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments for new patients.
• Write letters of support and/or affidavits for housing, immigration and other issues related to client mental health and well-being.
• Documents care in a timely and appropriate manner using the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Attends and actively participates in mental health team meetings and events.
• Coordinates care with medical providers, working across an interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as mental health consultant to medical providers during regular work hours as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide individual and group therapy, psychological assessments, and integrated mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families as part of the Bronx Health Collective. This 100% grant-funded position focuses on unaccompanied minors and families seeking asylum.

Responsibilities include biopsychosocial assessments, writing affidavits or letters of support for immigration, EMR documentation, and