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Medix™; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a licensed mental health clinician in New York to deliver evidence-based mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, case management, and documentation across in-person and remote settings.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in behavioral health or with older adults, NYS licensure or candidacy, Spanish bilingual abilities, and strong experience with EHR systems and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active NYS License or candidacy for LCSW or Clinical Psychology.
• 3+ years in a behavioral/mental health setting or working with older adult population.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and office productivity platforms.
• Knowledge of NYS OMH Article 31 regulations.
• Fluency in Spanish to provide direct clinical care and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals, families, and groups, using in-person and remote service delivery.
• Administer mental health screening tools, then construct and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide case management & referrals to clients and collateral contacts.
• Maintain case records and documentation in EHR within mandated timeframes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during supervision, conferences, and program planning.
• Execute outreach to engage participants in host environments and provide psychoeducation to staff.
• Provide in-home crisis response as part of rotating on-call schedule.

Skills

Active NYS License or candidacy

Behavioral health experience

EHR proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Spanish bilingual

Tools

EHR systems

Google Workspace

MS Excel

Job description

• Direct Clinical Care: Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals, families, and groups, utilizing both in-person and remote service delivery methods.
• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Administer mental health screening tools, then construct, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Case Management & Referrals: Supply relevant information and appropriate referrals to clients and collateral contacts.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain case records, reports, and administrative metrics within mandated timeframes using electronic health systems and office software (EHR, Google Workspace, MS Excel). Ensure services adhere to regulatory guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, interdisciplinary team conferences, program planning, and staff meetings.
• Satellite Operations & Outreach: Execute outreach strategies to engage participants in host environments (e.g., older adult centers), offering case consultation and psychoeducation to facility staff.
• On-Call & In-Home Support: Provide medically necessary in-home services. Participate in a rotating schedule to carry a company mobile device for evening, weekend, and holiday crisis response.

Required Skills:

• Licensure: Active NYS License or active candidacy for LCSW or Clinical Psychology (LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, or equivalent credentials evaluated).
• Experience: 3+ years in a behavioral/mental health setting or working directly with an older adult population.
• System Proficiency: Competency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and general office productivity platforms.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of outpatient clinical operating standards, such as NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Article 31 regulations.
• Bilingual Capabilities: Fluency in Spanish to provide direct clinical care and evaluations to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients.

Preferred Skills:

• Host Environment Adaptation: Experience operating within co-located satellite locations alongside non-clinical staff.
• Quality Improvement: Direct engagement in clinical quality improvement and integrated care initiatives.