• Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor

    Westchester Jewish Community Services (Mount Vernon, NY)


    Overview:

    Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester County, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.

     

    We are seeking dedicated Part-Time and Full-Time Clinicians to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic team. 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. These positions are 100% outpatient and currently operate under a hybrid model.

     

    Compensation ranges from $60,000-$75,000 (pro-rated for PT). We offer an additional $5,000 for candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

    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.

    + Consult with other members of the team, as necessary.

    Requirements:

    We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

    + Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school.

    + Possession of or eligible for New York State licensure (LMFT, LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW)

    + Familiarity and experience with evidenced-based treatments, knowledge of modern principles of social work, prior experience with children, community mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders.

    + Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

    What WJCS has to offer you:

    In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including (when you work 21+ hours per week):

    + 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

     

    WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER