Licensed Master Social Worker

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

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in New York, NY is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to perform daily social work operations. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing treatment using evidenced-based approaches, and collaborating with care teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Social Work degree, LMSW licensure, and ability to use behavioral health screening tools. This position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, with a commitment to serving diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Possession of LMSW licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by Primary Care Provider using evidenced-based tools.
• Provide treatment of behavioral health conditions with evidenced-based approaches.
• Monitor treatment and engage clients through outreach efforts.

Skills

Utilization of behavioral health screening tools

Perform biopsychosocial assessments

Ability to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions

Crisis intervention

Therapy experience

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work Degree from accredited institution

LMSW Licensure

Job description

Overview

Company Overview: At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women's health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration and operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Position Title: Licensed Master Social Worker- Hybrid opportunities

Reporting to: Office Division

Job Summary: The Licensed Master Social Worker will be responsible to perform daily social work operations

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients referred by Primary Care Provider (PCP) using evidenced based assessment tools.
• Treatment of behavioral health conditions using evidenced based approaches (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and behavioral activation).
• Make treatment recommendations during collaborative care team meetings
• Monitor treatment through care planning and coordination of care with clinical team and health homes.
• Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessment of patients as needed.
• Engage clients with limited utilization of behavioral health service through outreach efforts.
• Document services in a timely fashion.
• Engage in weekly clinical supervision
• Engage in team meetings and case conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• LMSW Licensure
• Master of Social Work Degree from accredited institution
• Ability to utilize behavioral health screening tools and perform biopsychosocial assessments
• Utilize DSM-V diagnostic criteria to diagnoses and treat behavioral health conditions
• Assess for risk and collaborate with psychiatric and clinical team around risk management
• Ability to utilize electronic health records for documentation of clinical services and review of relevant health data.
• Communicate clinical information in a succinct and comprehensive way to integrated care teams, inclusive of PCP, NP/MD, and Health Home Care Management staff.
• Therapy Experience
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

Salary: $70,000-$80,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.