Social Worker (LMSW or LMHC)

Job Description

Job Description

Social Worker (LMSW) - Bilingual Spanish

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Bronx, NY

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health

We are seeking a compassionate, bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join an integrated behavioral health team supporting patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and other common mental health conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about collaborative care and wants to work alongside primary care providers, psychiatrists, and behavioral health professionals to improve patient outcomes.

This is a grant-funded, full-time position based in the Bronx. Clinicians will work onsite at one of several outpatient locations within the borough.

Responsibilities

Conduct Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments

• Perform psychosocial evaluations through clinical interviews and standardized screening tools.
• Assess emotional, behavioral, and social needs while identifying barriers to care.
• Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

Provide Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Interventions

• Deliver short-term therapeutic support for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and related behavioral health conditions.
• Utilize evidence-informed interventions, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Behavioral Activation
• Goal-focused interventions
• Coping skills development
• Mindfulness-based strategies

Collaborate with an Integrated Care Team

• Partner with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and behavioral health professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in treatment planning and communicate clinical updates and recommendations.
• Identify changes in patient status and recommend appropriate adjustments to care plans.

Educate and Support Patients

• Provide psychoeducation on behavioral health conditions and treatment options.
• Teach practical coping strategies that promote long-term wellness and self-management.
• Connect patients and families with educational materials and community resources.

Monitor Progress and Outcomes

• Maintain ongoing contact with patients to evaluate treatment progress.
• Utilize validated measurement-based care tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7 .
• Modify interventions based on symptom improvement and clinical response.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, treatment plans, and patient communications within Epic .
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and professional documentation standards.

Care Coordination & Community Resources

• Assist patients in overcoming barriers to behavioral health services.
• Coordinate referrals to specialty providers, community organizations, and support services.
• Advocate for equitable access to behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Experience providing behavioral health assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record (EHR), preferably Epic

Preferred

• At least 1 year of experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience using PHQ-9 , GAD-7 , or other standardized behavioral health screening tools
• Experience working within a collaborative or integrated care model

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 100% Onsite

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Make a meaningful impact on patients managing anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches within an integrated care model.
• Supportive team culture focused on patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Stable weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends.
• Opportunity to work in a grant-funded program expanding access to behavioral health services.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?