Intake Clinician: Rapid Access & Care Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

403(b) plan

Pension plan

Professional development

EAP

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) in Peekskill, NY, is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to serve as the first clinical contact for individuals entering services. The role focuses on completing intake and assessment in a warm, trauma-informed, efficient manner, ensuring clients are welcomed and connected to care promptly.

This is an in-person position 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include same-day intake evaluations, safety risk assessment, care planning, and warm

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and NYS licensure (LCSW, LMHC) required.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and engaging clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and rapid intake evaluations for new clients.
• Assess safety risks and develop initial service recommendations.
• Develop care plans and facilitate warm handoffs to ongoing providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and collaborate with care teams.
• Complete 5 to 7 initial/continuation evaluations daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) in Peekskill, NY, is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to serve as the first clinical contact for individuals entering services. The role focuses on completing intake and assessment in a warm, trauma-informed, efficient manner, ensuring clients are welcomed and connected to care promptly.

This is an in-person position 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include same-day intake evaluations, safety risk assessment, care planning, and warm