Psychologist - Behavioral Health

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is hiring a Clinical Psychologist for part-time and full-time roles in New York. The psychologist will provide direct patient care in outpatient and nursing home settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient assessments using evidence-based tools, treatment of behavioral health conditions, and timely documentation of services. Ideal candidates will have a Doctoral Degree in psychology and current NYS registration.

This role offers competitive salary with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling psychology required.
• Current New York State registration as a psychologist.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred by the Primary Care Provider using evidence-based tools.
• Treat behavioral health conditions using evidence-based approaches.
• Document services in a timely manner.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Behavioral health treatment

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy techniques

Education

Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D./PsyD)

Current NYS registration as a Psychologist

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.

Position Title

Clinical Psychologist

Reporting to

Behavioral Health Department

Job Summary

Department of Behavioral Health at Essen has immediate opening for part‑time and full‑time Clinical Psychologist responsible for providing direct patient care in outpatient as well as nursing home facilities. Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary team at Essen. All sites have strong participation with Essen Health home care coordination, with potential innovative pilot projects. The Clinical Psychologist will be responsible to work with the Behavioral Health Team and offer compassionate, patient‑centered, evidence‑based psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients referred by Primary Care Provider (PCP) using evidence‑based assessment tools.
• Treatment of behavioral health conditions using evidence‑based approaches (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and behavioral activation).
• Make treatment recommendations.
• Refer the patient to Psychiatrist as deemed appropriate.
• Monitor client treatment through review of clinical documentation as well as coordination of care with other health providers 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.

Job Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D./PsyD).
• Current NYS registration as a Psychologist.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus but not a requirement.

Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives.

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.