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Intake & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health

Intake & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health

Bleuler Psychotherapy CenterQueens, NY, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Intake & Assessment Clinician – Behavioral Health | Full-Time (Queens, NY)

Location : Forest Hills & Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

Schedule : Full-Time | 37.5 hours / week | Some evening and Saturday availability a plus

Department : Community Integration

Reports to : Director of Community Integration

Are You a Diagnostic Specialist Ready to Guide Clients Into Care?

Bleuler Psychotherapy Center is seeking an experienced Intake & Assessment Clinician to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This role is not a general therapy position

  • it's ideal for licensed professionals with

at least 4 years of post-master's experience conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments for clients entering mental health or substance use treatment.

You'll play a vital clinical gatekeeping role by assessing risk, determining service appropriateness, and shaping care pathways for children, adults, and families across our Article 31 and Part 822 clinics. If you're clinically sharp, systems-oriented, and passionate about access and equity, we'd love to meet you.

What This Role Is (and Isn't)

  • ? A diagnostic and intake specialist role that evaluates clients for care
  • ? Focused on clinical formulation , risk assessment, documentation, and handoff
  • ? Not a fee-for-service therapy caseload
  • ? Not a general outpatient therapist position
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth intake assessments for new clients (in-person and Open Access walk-ins)
  • Formulate DSM-5 diagnoses and determine program / service appropriateness
  • Use clinical tools (e.g., PHQ-9, CSSRS, GAD-7) to assess risk and guide treatment planning
  • Prioritize high-risk intakes and coordinate smooth handoffs to assigned therapists
  • Collaborate closely with prescribers, supervisors, and support staff
  • Refer to community resources when clients are better served elsewhere
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation in our EHR (CareLogic)
  • Provide short-term support to clients awaiting clinician assignment when needed
  • Carry a small caseload or facilitate therapeutic groups as needed
  • Participate in staff training, QA, and team meetings
  • Who We're Looking For

  • LMSW required LCSW preferred (NYS licensure only)
  • 4+ years of clinical experience with intake, diagnostics, and risk assessment
  • Strong knowledge of co-occurring disorders, including substance use and gambling
  • Experience with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse communities
  • Skilled in evidence-based models like CBT, DBT, MI, etc.
  • Deep familiarity with DSM-5 and behavioral health intake workflows
  • Comfortable with EHR documentation, Microsoft Office, and compliance standards
  • Knowledge of OMH Part 599 and OASAS Part 822 regulations
  • Bilingual (e.g., Spanish or Bengali) a plus
  • What We Offer

  • Full-time, salaried position with hybrid flexibility
  • Structured schedule with no FFS pressure
  • Meaningful role helping shape care access and triage
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff : Medical, dental, vision insurance; Life and long-term disability coverage; Free parking and commuter benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Professional development support; Profit-sharing plan
  • If you're a clinically experienced, assessment-driven social worker ready to lead clients into the care they need - we want to hear from you.

    Apply today and be the front door to mental health and recovery for our Queens community.

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