Intake Clinician (Peekskill)

Westchester-Jewish-Community-Services; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

403(b) Plan

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition and daycare reimbursements

Disability and life insurance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks an Intake Clinician for its Peekskill site. This full-time, in-person role focuses on intake and assessment, serving as the first clinical contact and guiding clients to care with warmth and efficiency.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, with a $80,000 salary and a $5,000 bilingual (English/Spanish) differential; opportunities for additional income are available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required.
• NYS licensure (LCSW, LMHC) required.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer skills and electronic health records.
• Ability to work with diverse, multicultural populations.

Responsibilities

• 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 EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Complete 5 to 7 services daily (initial and continuing evaluations).

Skills

Engagement skills

Written and verbal communication

Electronic Health Records

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

NYS licensure: LCSW or LMHC

Tools

None

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

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 full-time Intake Clinician to join our team in Peekskill. 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 $80,000, plus a $5,000 differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency. In addition, there are opportunties to earn supplemental income.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

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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