Licensed Master Social Worker - Behavioral Health Clinician

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to support behavioral health services across our multispecialty network. You will assess patients, coordinate care, and collaborate with PCPs, nurses, and care managers to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The LMSW will use evidence-based tools, document services, participate in supervision, and engage with diverse communities, with bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• LMSW licensure required and MSW degree from an accredited program.
• Ability to utilize behavioral health screening tools and perform biopsychosocial assessments.
• Apply DSM-V criteria to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions.
• Assess risk and collaborate with psychiatric/clinical teams.
• Experience with electronic health records for documentation.
• Provide clear, concise clinical communication with care teams.

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.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

DSM-V criteria

Electronic health records

Care coordination

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree

LMSW licensure

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to support behavioral health services across our multispecialty network. You will assess patients, coordinate care, and collaborate with PCPs, nurses, and care managers to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The LMSW will use evidence-based tools, document services, participate in supervision, and engage with diverse communities, with bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.