PCBH Therapist (LMSW – Primary Care / Behavioral Health Integration)

Company 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!

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Primary Care Behavioral
Health (PCBH) Therapist to provide onsite behavioral health services within a fast-paced
integrated care setting. This role focuses heavily on conducting behavioral health
screenings, suicide and safety risk assessments, crisis intervention, and brief evidence based interventions in collaboration with primary care providers and interdisciplinary
teams.

The ideal candidate is experienced in integrated behavioral health, confident in assessing
acute mental health risk, and comfortable delivering brief, solution-focused care in a
medical environment.

• Patient Interaction: Participate in patient-facing activities including intake support,
psychosocial screenings, and guided patient engagement
• Care Coordination: Assist with coordinating services across medical, behavioral
health, and community-based providers to address patient needs
• Behavioral Health Integration: Support primary care teams by identifying behavioral
health needs and facilitating warm handoffs
• Clinical Support: Observe and assist in brief interventions, counseling activities, or
care management tasks
• Determine appropriate levels of care, including outpatient referral, crisis
stabilization, or emergency intervention
• Document assessments, clinical impressions, and treatment recommendations in
the electronic health record (EHR)

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
• Active state licensure (LMHC, LMSW, or equivalent)
• Foundational knowledge of psychosocial theory, assessment, or counseling
techniques preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
• Strong clinical judgment and crisis de-escalation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced medical environment
• Excellent collaboration and interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to build rapport quickly with diverse patient populations

Site: 100% Onsite
Clinical placements are conducted at one of our Bronx Treatment Center (BTC) locations.

All sites operate during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN 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.