Hybrid LMSW: Behavioral Health & Care Coordination

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker for a hybrid role. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide behavioral health interventions, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable populations.

The ideal candidate holds an LMSW and MSW, has experience with EHRs, and can communicate clearly with care teams. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred. Salary ranges reflect a competitive healthcare market.

Qualifications

• LMSW licensure required.
• Master of Social Work degree required.
• Ability to use behavioral health screening tools and perform biopsychosocial assessments.
• Use DSM-V criteria to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions.
• Assess for risk and collaborate with psychiatric and clinical team.
• Ability to utilize electronic health records for documentation.
• Communicate clinical information clearly to integrated care teams (PCP, NP/MD, Health Home).
• Therapy experience required.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by PCP using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Treat behavioral health conditions using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, IPT, and behavioral activation.
• Make treatment recommendations during collaborative care team meetings.
• Monitor treatment through care planning and coordination with the clinical team and health homes.
• Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessment as needed.
• Engage clients with limited utilization through outreach efforts.
• Document services in a timely fashion.
• Engage in weekly clinical supervision and team meetings/case conferences.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

DSM-V criteria

Behavioral health screening tools

Risk assessment

Care coordination

Clinical communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

LMSW Licensure

Master of Social Work Degree

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker for a hybrid role. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide behavioral health interventions, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable populations.

The ideal candidate holds an LMSW and MSW, has experience with EHRs, and can communicate clearly with care teams. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred. Salary ranges reflect a competitive healthcare market.