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Psychologist
Company : Essen Health Care
Location : White Plains, NY, 10605
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 23 December 2025
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
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 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.
· Refers 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
· Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D./PsyD)
· Current NYS registration as a Psychologist environment
· Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus but not a requirement
Salary: $90,000-$110,000
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
White Plains offers a unique patient demographic, often involving a mix of suburban and urban behavioral health needs. Psychologists here may encounter diverse cases requiring tailored interventions, with access to integrated care teams like those at Essen Health Care, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration uncommon in other regions.
Beyond the standard NYS psychologist registration, fluency in Spanish is a valued asset due to the area's diverse population. Additionally, ongoing training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT or motivational interviewing is highly regarded to meet the community’s complex behavioral health demands.
Expertise in evidence-based assessment tools and therapeutic modalities like interpersonal psychotherapy and crisis intervention is essential. Strong skills in patient-centered care, risk assessment, and collaborative care coordination are vital for effective clinical psychologists managing complex outpatient and nursing home cases.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral activation stand out for outpatient settings. These methods, combined with patient engagement strategies and timely documentation, support comprehensive treatment plans aligned with integrated team goals and health home programs.
Psychologists can advance by leading pilot behavioral health initiatives, engaging in care coordination innovation, or expanding into supervisory roles within multidisciplinary teams. The organization’s growth fosters diverse pathways including specialization, research collaboration, and community outreach leadership.
Essen Health Care integrates robust care coordination with behavioral health teams, providing resources like telehealth platforms and in-home services. This infrastructure aids psychologists in balancing direct patient care with administrative duties, ensuring quality outcomes despite large caseloads.
Salaries typically range from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting the position’s responsibilities and regional market standards. Compensation packages may also include benefits aligning with the company’s commitment to supporting behavioral health professionals’ growth and well-being.
Nursing home settings require psychologists to adapt evidence-based treatments to elderly patients with complex medical and cognitive conditions. Coordinating with medical staff and tailoring crisis interventions to this vulnerable group presents unique challenges compared to outpatient care.
Daily responsibilities include conducting behavioral health assessments, implementing therapy sessions using diverse modalities, coordinating care with physicians, and documenting treatment progress. The role balances direct patient interaction across outpatient and nursing home settings with collaborative team engagement.
New psychologists receive support through mentorship and involvement in multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to innovative pilot projects and health home coordination. This approach fosters professional development while ensuring consistent delivery of compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care.