Therapist / Behavioral Care Manager (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) – 1099, Part-Time, Remote – NY

About the role

Integral Health partners with primary care providers, ACOs, and MCOs to integrate behavioral health into value‑based care, helping practices build a collaborative model where behavioral health clinicians, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants work together to identify needs earlier, track outcomes, and adjust care when patients are not improving. As a Behavioral Care Manager you will provide direct individual behavioral health treatment to patients while working virtually alongside primary care teams within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). This is a hands‑on clinical role focused on brief, evidence‑based therapy, symptom monitoring, care coordination, and documentation within an integrated care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual behavioral health therapy and brief evidence‑based interventions to patients
• Maintain and manage an assigned patient caseload
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments using tools such as PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, and C‑SSRS
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and measurable outcomes
• Use evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem‑Solving Treatment
• Monitor patient progress, including progress toward symptom‑reduction goals
• Partner with primary care providers to coordinate behavioral health treatment within the patient’s overall care plan
• Support PCP‑led medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, effectiveness, and patient concerns
• Use a patient registry to track caseloads, follow up with patients, re‑engage individuals who fall out of care, and identify patients who are not improving
• Collaborate with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants to adjust treatment plans when needed
• Document patient progress, care coordination, treatment plans, and recommendations in the EHR
• Complete relapse‑prevention planning for patients who reach remission or treatment goals
• Educate patients and families about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and available resources
• Participate in regular psychiatric caseload consultations and interdisciplinary care discussions

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field
• Active New York license as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent eligible license
• At least 2 years of full‑time experience as a licensed mental health professional
• Experience providing direct behavioral health treatment or individual therapy
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and patient communication
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment
• Experience using EHR/EMR systems and other technology‑based clinical tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving healthcare environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Collaborative Care Model
• Experience working with adolescent populations
• Familiarity with CBT, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, PST, or similar evidence‑based approaches
• Experience collaborating with physicians, primary care teams, or interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Prior remote clinical experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Pay

$45–$65 per hour, based on experience, plus eligibility for a performance bonus of up to 5% for each six‑month performance period, for a maximum of 10% annually.

Schedule

Part‑time 1099 contractor role requiring a minimum of 15 hours per week; flexible scheduling to meet patient‑care and program needs.

Benefits

• Paid for all approved work time (direct patient care, documentation, care coordination, required meetings, training, etc.)
• Access to Collaborative Care training, professional development opportunities, and eligible licensure‑related reimbursement
• Clinical supervision may be available for clinicians working 20+ hours per week, depending on licensure and program requirements
• A culture that values sustainable work, healthy boundaries, collaboration, and reduced administrative burden