PCBH Therapist (LMSW – Primary Care / Behavioral Health Integration)

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a compassionate Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Therapist to provide onsite behavioral health services within an integrated care setting. You will conduct behavioral health screenings, suicide and safety risk assessments, crisis intervention, and brief evidence-based interventions in collaboration with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams.

Site is 100% onsite at our Bronx Treatment Center locations, with standard hours Monday through

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related behavioral health field.
• Active state licensure (LMHC, LMSW, or equivalent).
• Foundational knowledge of psychosocial theory, assessment, or counseling techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient-facing activities, including intake support and psychosocial screenings.
• Coordinate care across medical, behavioral health, and community providers.
• Support primary care teams with behavioral health integration and warm handoffs.
• Observe and assist in brief interventions, counseling activities, or care management tasks.
• Determine appropriate levels of care (outpatient, crisis stabilization, emergency).
• Document assessments and treatment recommendations in the EHR.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Rapport-building

Fast-paced environment

Education

MSW or related field

LMHC/LMSW license

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents. Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Therapist to provide onsite behavioral health services within a fast-paced integrated care setting. This role focuses heavily on conducting behavioral health screenings, suicide and safety risk assessments, crisis intervention, and brief evidence based interventions in collaboration with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams.

• Patient Interaction: Participate in patient-facing activities including intake support, psychosocial screenings, and guided patient engagement.
• Care Coordination: Assist with coordinating services across medical, behavioral health, and community-based providers to address patient needs.
• Behavioral Health Integration: Support primary care teams by identifying behavioral health needs and facilitating warm handoffs.
• Clinical Support: Observe and assist in brief interventions, counseling activities, or care management tasks.
• Determine appropriate levels of care, including outpatient referral, crisis stabilization, or emergency intervention.
• Document assessments, clinical impressions, and treatment recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Active state licensure (LMHC, LMSW, or equivalent).
• Foundational knowledge of psychosocial theory, assessment, or counseling techniques preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and crisis de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced medical environment.
• Excellent collaboration and interdisciplinary communication.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with diverse patient populations.

Site 100% Onsite. Clinical placements are conducted at one of our Bronx Treatment Center (BTC) locations. All sites operate during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.