Bilingual Clinician - Trauma

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•Hartsdale, NY

4d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to provide trauma-informed mental health services. These services will be offered to individuals through the DA’s office and to community members seeking care via a licensed mental health clinic. The role involves working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced various traumatic events such as child and elder abuse, sexual and physical assault, domestic violence, and homicide-related loss. The agency provides training, supervision, and ongoing professional development in trauma-informed intervention services.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or Masters in Mental Health Counseling.
Possession of or eligible for license to practice in New York State (LMSW or LCSW, or LMHC) issued by the New York State Education Department.
Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Familiarity with the criminal justice system and victim services.
Fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal and in written communication skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and principles and clinical best practices.
Knowledge of/skill with at least one evidence-based practice for treating adults and one for children.
Ability to use time effectively in order to meet or exceed monthly productivity requirements.
Knowledge of community resources and referral systems.
Ability to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information necessary to perform diagnostic evaluation.
Ability to observe for the purpose of analysis and treatment.

Nice To Haves

Three-five years of experience counseling victims of crime

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed treatment in various modalities, including individual, family, and group therapy for ongoing treatment cases.
Deliver services in-person, via telehealth, and by telephone.
Maintain a small caseload of clients who have experienced other types of non-crime trauma, including individuals affected by COVID and racial injustice, and those who are from the LGBT and undocumented communities.
Accompany victims to court when requested.
Advocate on behalf of victims with healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, courts, and other service systems.
Research and provide information and referrals to victims.
Conduct comprehensive intake assessment and develop written treatment plan with the client (collaborative documentation).
Monitor and update the treatment plan and work with client to fulfill the goals of the treatment plan.
Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and agency reports accurately and within required timeframes.
Learn, understand, and use evidence-based practice techniques.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Meet or exceed monthly productivity requirements.
Maintain necessary patient related contacts with other agencies and resources (courts, schools, etc.), via phone, correspondence or in-person visits.
Professionally represent the agency at community meetings and in the media.