Integrated Substance Use Clinician (Outpatient)

Westchester Jewish Community Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition and child care reimbursements

Disability and life insurance

Staff appreciation events

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs in Hartsdale, NY. Provide integrated assessment and treatment in a CCBHC-based outpatient clinic under NY OASAS, with a salary between $65,000 and $90,000 based on licensure.

Responsibilities include counseling individuals, families, and groups; maintaining documentation; coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team; and occasional evening coverage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling from an accredited school.
• CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing or willingness to obtain within the first year.
• New York State licensure as LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 CSO support via CRAFT and ITC approaches.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain timely, accurate, compliant clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate integrated care.
• Coordinate care with community providers and referral sources to support continuity of care.
• Meet productivity and performance expectations.
• Provide evening clinic coverage up to two evenings per week until 7:00 p.m.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

MI

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Person-centered approach

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing

NYS licensure: LMSW/LMHC/LCSW (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

Hartsdale, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1420

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

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 Hartsdale. 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: $60,000–$90,000 annually, based on licensure, and bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.

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 preferred, or willing to obtain within the first year of employment.
• New York State licensure as an LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW 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