Bilingual Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Westchester Jewish Community Services; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

403(b) Plan and Pension

Ongoing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition/day-care reimbursements

Disability and life insurance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) in Peekskill, NY is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs.

The clinician will deliver integrated, evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders within a NYS OASAS outpatient clinic operating under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited program.
• New York State licensure as LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW preferred; CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing preferred or to be obtained within first year.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience in substance use treatment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Deliver integrated substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment using evidence-based practices.
• Provide Encompass services (CSOs) using CRAFT and ITC approaches.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and clinical documentation per standards.
• Maintain timely and compliant documentation in the EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for integrated care.
• Coordinate care with community providers and referrals for continuity of care.
• Meet productivity and performance expectations.
• Provide evening clinic coverage up to two evenings per week, until 7:00 p.m.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MI/trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Person-centered approaches

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Bilingual Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Peekskill, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1435

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit human services organization that has strengthened communities and changed lives since 1943. As the largest provider of licensed outpatient behavioral health services and one of the largest human services agencies in Westchester County, WJCS serves more than 20,000 individuals each year through over 80 innovative programs. Our services support people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, providing compassionate, high-quality care and resources.

WJCS is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs team in Peekskill. In this role, you will provide integrated, evidence-based assessment and treatment services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders within a New York State OASAS outpatient clinic operating under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

Salary Range: $65,000–$90,000 annually, based on licensure.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide person-centered individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Deliver integrated substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment using evidence-based practices.
• Provide Encompass services, including support for Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) utilizing Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and Invitation to Change (ITC) approaches.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and ongoing clinical documentation in accordance with agency, OASAS, and CCBHC standards.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate integrated, whole-person care.
• Coordinate care with community providers and referral sources to support continuity of care.
• Meet established productivity and performance expectations.
• Provide evening clinic coverage, as needed, generally up to two evenings per week until 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school.
• CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing stronly preferred, or willing to obtain within the first year of employment.
• New York State licensure as an LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for the treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience working in substance use treatment.
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered approaches to treatment.
• Experience delivering integrated care within an outpatient behavioral health or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) setting preferred.
• Interest or experience in working with Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) utilizing Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and Invitation to Change (ITC) approaches preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills and electronic health records.

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
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

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