Overview
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonsectarian nonprofit human services agency founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental 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 each year.
We are seeking a dedicated full-time Clinician to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team in Yonkers. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to community members with psychiatric diagnoses, delivering care in a licensed outpatient mental health facility. This position offers a hybrid schedule based on clinic needs.
The compensation range is $65,000-$85,000, determined by licensure, and bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency. Additionally, there are supplemental income opportunities.
Responsibilities
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessment and develop written treatment plan with the client (collaborative documentation) in compliance with OMH regulations.
- Provide appropriate clinical documentation and agency reports (e.g. clinician’s schedule, treatment plans) in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Provide treatment in evidence-based modalities, including individual, family, and group therapy.
- Attend agency in-service training and staff meetings.
- File timely insurance claim forms and maintain other necessary contacts with insurance companies.
- Provide evening Clinic coverage twice per week.
- Consult with other members of the team, as necessary.
Requirements
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work from an accredited school.
- Possession of NYS licensure (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW) strongly preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- Excellent clinical experience with mentally ill, substance abuse afflicted populations.
- Outstanding clinical, assessment, and diagnostic skills.
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems and general computers use.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
- Passionate about providing high-quality care to low-income underserved clients.
- Collaborative, organized, and adaptable professional who values continuous learning and teamwork.
What WJCS has to offer you
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- 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
- Disability and life insurance
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
- Financial incentive for exceeding client service requirements
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work from an accredited school
- NYS licensure as an LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW
- Bilingual English and Spanish fluency
- Clinical experience with mentally ill and substance abuse-affected populations
- Strong clinical, assessment, and diagnostic skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and general computer use
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
- Collaborative, organized, adaptable approach with commitment to continuous learning and teamwork
What We Do
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is one of the largest human service organizations in Westchester County, with over 80 programs that serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We offer a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people, including evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment, community residences and social and vocational programming for disabled adults, child- and parent-development programs, LGBTQ+ youth, family, and educational services, senior care, and spiritual and cultural programming for the wider Jewish community. Learn more at wjcs.com.
