Behavioral Health Therapist / Social Worker
Job Description
Job Overview:
Horizon Family Medical is looking for a therapist/behavioral health clinician to join our vibrant imbedded behavioral health team for a part time position between our New Windsor and Goshen, NY offices.
At Horizon Family Medical Group, therapists are embedded in primary care practices to work collaboratively with physicians, patients, and family members to identify behavioral health needs and provide consultation, counseling, and referrals to needed resources. The position requires a professional who is experienced, warm, flexible, adaptable, and able to address a variety of patient needs of all age groups (mental health, substance use, caregiver support, social needs, chronic disease management, adjustment to a new diagnosis, etc.)
Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm - 20 to 25 hours within these days and times.
Job Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, patients, and family members to identify behavioral health needs to provide holistic care
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions utilizing appropriate modalities,
- Utilize evidence-based practices to support clients in overcoming challenges related to mental health and emotional well-being.
- Provide skills training on disease self- management, improved coping, distress tolerance and stress reduction
- Provide consultation and coordination of care for patients with primary care staff
- Provide substance use/abuse evaluations, counseling and develop harm reduction strategies
- Provide referral to community resources based on individual needs
- Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Travel to the New Windsor, NY and Goshen, NY locations
Experience
- A background in behavioral health counseling or a related field is essential.
- Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques and tele-health practices is preferred.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology as it relates to mental health treatment is beneficial.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
Qualifications:
- Licensed mental health professional (LMSW*, LCSW, psychologist-looking to gain clinical hour**, LMHC, or MHC working towards their clinical hours**)
- *Clinical supervision is available to all LMSWs working towards their clinical certifications.
- **Horizon Family Medical Group will pay for clinical supervision for psychologists and LMHC you provide to be supervised under
- Outpatient or Inpatient clinical or mental health clinical experience (one year experience preferred)
- Required to travel to our New Windsor and Goshen, NY offices
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position.
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- LMSW (Preferred)
- LCSW-C (Preferred)
- LMHC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Horizon Family Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group with over 35 locations throughout New York's scenic Hudson Valley. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), we're built on a foundation of excellent primary care and subspecialty services, placing patients at the center of everything we do.
We offer providers what matters most: meaningful work-life balance, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and genuine autonomy. Shape your schedule to fit your life, benefit from AI-powered scribe support, and practice medicine your way in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Our strong commitment to value-based care means you'll have the resources and support to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Join us in the heart of the Hudson Valley—where professional fulfillment meets small-town charm, stunning landscapes, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.
