Intake & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health
Company: Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
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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