Bilingual Intake Clinician

Westchester Jewish Community Services; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

403(b) Plan

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a Bilingual Intake Clinician to join our Yonkers team. This in-person role (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM) serves as the first clinical contact for individuals entering services, ensuring quick engagement and connection to care.

Salary is $85,000 with opportunities for supplemental income. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, NYS licensure (LCSW/LMHC), and fluent English/Spanish.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it has grown to be 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 a Bilingual Intake Clinician to join our team in Yonkers. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as the first clinical point of contact for individuals entering services. This role focuses exclusively on completing intake and assessment processes in a warm, trauma-informed, and efficient manner. The Intake Clinician ensures clients are welcomed, engaged, and connected to care as quickly as possible. This is a fully in-person role - Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.

The salary for this full-time position is $85,000. In addition, there are opportunties to earn supplemental income.

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it has grown to be 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.

Responsibilities

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

• 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

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• NYS licensure (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 fluency required.

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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