Behavioral Health Clinician
Location: Manhattan, NY
Schedule: Full-time | Flexible hours, some evenings or weekends required
Reports To: Senior Director of Support Services
About the Role
We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Clinician to provide mental health services to patients and families across all age groups in a primary care setting. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate is collaborative, empathetic, and comfortable working in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
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Conduct psychosocial assessments and assign DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
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Provide psychotherapy and psychoeducation to patients through individual, family, or group sessions.
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Facilitate appropriate referrals and coordinate care while maintaining patient confidentiality.
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Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning for patients at risk.
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Collaborate with primary care providers and participate in interdisciplinary case reviews.
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Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
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Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and policy development.
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Stay within the scope of your license and uphold current standards of care.
What We’re Looking For
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Licensure: Active New York State license required (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT).
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Education: Advanced degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field.
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Experience:
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Working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, or chronic health conditions.
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Experience supporting diverse populations, including LGBTQ+, immigrant, and multilingual communities, is strongly preferred.
Skills:
Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach with the ability to build rapport quickly.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health records (e.g., eClinicalWorks preferred).
Languages: Fluency in Spanish or an Asian language is a plus.
Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Why Join
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Work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing holistic, high-quality care.
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Be part of a mission-driven environment that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
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Opportunity to make a direct impact on the behavioral health and wellbeing of underserved communities.