Mental Health Therapist- LCSW/LMHC

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center seeks a Mental Health Therapist- LCSW/LMHC in New York, NY.

This full-time position provides person-centered therapy to adults in OMH-licensed outpatient services, with telehealth options and a focus on recovery and integrated care. Requirements include a Master's degree, an active NY license (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/PhD/PsyD), 1–3 years in community mental health, and fluent Spanish.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Current, unrestricted New York license (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or PhD/PsyD).
• 1–3 years of clinical experience in a community-based mental health setting.
• Experience with adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Spanish fluency in speaking and writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented therapy to adults in outpatient settings.
• Conduct crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning; coordinate with the care team.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and screen for substance use, trauma, and social determinants of health.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing) in person and via telehealth.
• Maintain confidential electronic health records in compliance with HIPAA and OMH policies.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings; complete documentation within 24 hours.

Skills

Spanish language

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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Mental Health Therapist- LCSW/LMHC

SAMHSA - CCBHC Full Time Professional New York, NY, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented individual, group, and family therapy to adults in an OMH-licensed Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) clinic, including individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Provide crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessment, and collaborative safety planning; coordinate care with psychiatry, primary care, care management, peer support, and other community-based providers.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team, participating in case assignments and case conferences to deliver integrated, whole-person care.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive, strengths-based psychosocial assessments, including screening for substance use, trauma, and social determinants of health (e.g., housing, employment, benefits).
• Manage an assigned caseload using evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-focused therapies), delivered in person and via telehealth, with a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive, harm-reduction approach.
• Use measurement-based care tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) to track client progress and inform shared decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic health records in compliance with HIPAA, OMH regulations, and agency Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, training, and team meetings to support ongoing professional development and quality care.
• Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of each service.
• Partner with clients to develop and update individualized treatment plans that reflect their strengths, preferences, and recovery goals, completed within OMH MHOTRS (14 NYCRR Part 599) timeframes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Director.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Current, unrestricted New York State license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD).
• One to three (1-3) years of clinical experience in a community-based mental health setting.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish (Required).