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LCSW
Company : Essen Health Care
Location : Bronx, NY, 10461
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary: Department of Behavioral Health at Essen has immediate opening for part- time and full time LCSW 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 works with Behavioral Health Team with and offers compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based psychiatric care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Assessment of patients referred by Primary Care Provider (PCP) using evidenced based assessment tools.
- · Treatment of behavioral health conditions using evidenced based approaches (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and behavioral activation).
- · Make treatment recommendations during collaborative care team meetings
- · Monitor treatment through care planning and coordination of care with clinical team 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.
- · Provide clinical supervision and/or consultation in the absence of the Clinical Manager.
- · Engage in semi-monthly clinical supervision with the Clinical Manager.
- · Engage in team meetings and case conferences as needed.
- · Provide Field Instruction to MSW students, when appropriate.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- LCSW Licensure
- Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited institution
- Ability to utilize behavioral health screening tools and perform biopsychosocial assessments
- Ability to utilize electronic health records for documentation of clinical services and review of relevant health data.
- Communicate clinical information in a succinct and comprehensive way to integrated care teams, inclusive of PCP, NP/MD, and Health Home Care Management staff.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Salary: $80,000-$90,000
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Bronx's high demand for LCSWs means competition can be intense, especially in community-focused organizations like Essen Health Care. Candidates may encounter challenges such as serving diverse populations with complex needs, requiring bilingual skills and cultural competence to excel in this urban healthcare environment.
At Essen Health Care, LCSWs balance outpatient and nursing home patients, often collaborating on care plans with multidisciplinary teams. Efficient caseload management includes integrating behavioral health screenings and evidence-based therapies, ensuring timely documentation, and supporting health home coordination efforts.
Outpatient LCSWs focus on assessments and therapy through scheduled visits, emphasizing behavioral health interventions like CBT. In nursing homes, LCSWs often address crisis intervention and risk assessments, working closely with care teams to manage ongoing mental health needs in a more medically supervised context.
Beyond LCSW licensure and an MSW degree, candidates with proficiency in behavioral health assessments, electronic health record systems, and bilingual English-Spanish skills stand out. Experience with integrated care models and familiarity with population health approaches further enhance suitability.
Essen encourages LCSWs to engage in clinical supervision, lead case conferences, and provide field instruction to MSW students. This fosters growth opportunities and leadership exposure, especially through innovative pilot projects and collaborative multidisciplinary care models.
The population health framework at Essen means LCSWs work closely with primary care providers and health home care managers, emphasizing coordinated, evidence-based interventions. Their day typically blends patient assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and participation in team meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
Positions typically offer between $80,000 and $90,000 annually, reflecting competitive compensation for LCSWs in Bronx’s healthcare sector. This range aligns with the role's requirements, including bilingual capabilities and the ability to serve high-need, underserved populations.
While LCSW licensure is mandatory, additional certifications in evidence-based therapies like CBT or motivational interviewing can enhance candidacy. Given the bilingual and culturally diverse patient base, credentials supporting Spanish fluency or community mental health expertise are highly valued.
Essen’s integrated care model and commitment to accessible, compassionate treatment empower LCSWs to deliver tailored behavioral health services. Their role combines direct patient care with community outreach, fostering engagement among clients who might otherwise underutilize mental health resources.
Essen's multidisciplinary teams and pilot projects promote a culture of innovation, encouraging LCSWs to contribute to evolving care strategies. Unlike more traditional settings, LCSWs here engage in frequent collaborative meetings and have opportunities for clinical supervision and mentorship within a large provider network.