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Nurse Practitioner
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 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: $300,000-$400,000
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
Essen Health Care offers Nurse Practitioners opportunities to deliver care both in-person and via telehealth across 35+ locations in Bronx, NY. This hybrid model enhances accessibility for under-served populations, allowing NPs to manage patient care remotely while addressing diverse community health needs effectively.
While NYS registration as a Nurse Practitioner is mandatory in Bronx, additional certifications, such as bilingual skills in Spanish, are highly valued but not compulsory. These enhance patient communication, especially in diverse communities served by Essen Health Care, improving overall care quality.
Essen Health Care supports Nurse Practitioners' growth through multidisciplinary collaboration and exposure to specialties like women's health and psychiatry. This environment fosters advancement into roles such as clinical leadership, educator positions, or specialized care providers, aligning with evolving healthcare demands.
The role involves delivering evidence-based psychiatric care including crisis intervention and motivational interviewing within nursing home settings. Nurse Practitioners collaborate with behavioral health teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered treatment tailored to vulnerable elderly populations.
Bronx exhibits a high demand for Nurse Practitioners due to underserved populations and expanded healthcare services like Essen's multispecialty model. While competition exists, opportunities are robust, especially for candidates with bilingual skills or behavioral health expertise.
By serving over 250,000 patients annually, Essen’s Nurse Practitioners directly improve access to quality care in Bronx. Their roles in population health management and home visits contribute to reducing health disparities and enhancing chronic disease management locally.
Nurse Practitioners at Essen Health Care can expect salaries ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 annually. This competitive pay reflects the advanced responsibilities, bilingual capabilities, and the critical role in managing complex patient populations within Bronx’s healthcare landscape.
Yes, Essen Health Care encourages Nurse Practitioners to engage in pioneering initiatives, including integrated care coordination within health home programs. These projects aim to enhance behavioral health delivery and optimize interdisciplinary collaboration across Bronx medical facilities.
Essen’s Nurse Practitioner role stands out due to its focus on serving vulnerable Bronx populations through a population health model, broad specialty coverage, and telehealth options. The organization’s scale and commitment to inclusivity create a unique, impactful healthcare environment.
Given Bronx’s diverse demographics, bilingual Nurse Practitioners, particularly those fluent in Spanish, are highly sought after. While not mandatory at Essen Health Care, bilingualism significantly enhances patient rapport and care effectiveness in this multicultural urban setting.