Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders (Peekskill)

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

Ongoing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks a Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs in Peekskill, NY. This role delivers integrated, evidence-based assessment and counseling in a NYS OASAS outpatient clinic operating under the CCBHC model.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group counseling, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Evening coverage may be required up to two nights weekly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required or equivalent.
• CASAC credentialing or willing to obtain within first year.
• NY State LMSW/LMHC/LCSW licensure, LMHC/LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Deliver integrated substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, and safety plans.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation in EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for integrated care.
• Coordinate care with community providers and referrals.
• Meet productivity and performance expectations.
• Provide occasional evening clinic coverage up to two evenings/week.

Skills

Counseling skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

MI familiarity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing

New York State licensure LMSW/LMHC/LCSW

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders (Peekskill)

Peekskill, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1404

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

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. Through innovative programs, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence, we serve more than 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year.

WJCS is seeking a Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs team. 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, or willing to obtain within the first year of employment.
• New York State licensure as an LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW); LCSW or LMHC 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, community mental health, integrated behavioral health, and/or with children and adolescents preferred.
• 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

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER