Intake Clinician

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county. We are currently seeking an Intake Clinician to join our team in Mt. Vernon.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial initial assessments.
• Provide scheduled and rapid access same-day intake evaluations.
• Assess safety risks and respond appropriately.
• Develop initial service recommendations and care plans.
• Facilitate warm handoffs to ongoing providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Complete 5 to 7 services daily comprised of initial and continuing evaluation appointments.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• NYS licensure or limited permit (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) required.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
• Strong engagement, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills and electronic health records.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

What WJCS Has To Offer

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time position is $70,000–$80,000, determined by licensure, plus a $5,000 differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency, for a total compensation range of $70,000–$85,000. In addition, there are supplemental income opportunities.

Schedule

This is a fully in-person role - Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.