Clinician (Yonkers)

Westchester Jewish Community Services; City of Yonkers (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) plan

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Financial incentive for service

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks a full-time Clinician in Yonkers to deliver outpatient mental health services within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The role offers a hybrid schedule based on clinic needs and opportunities for supplemental income.

Eligible candidates hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling or MSW, NYS licensure is preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities are highly valued for serving diverse, low-income communities.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a mental health field.
• NYS licensure strongly preferred (LMHC-D, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW).
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessment and develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide clinical documentation and agency reports in a timely manner.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• File insurance claim forms and maintain contacts with insurers.
• Provide evening clinic coverage twice per week.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EHR proficiency

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical assessment & planning

Education

Master's in Mental Health Counseling

MSW (Social Work)

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

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-D, 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