Bilingual Clinician

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•White Plains, NY

22h

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943, is seeking a bilingual Clinical Social Worker to join its Victim Services team. WJCS provides licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and other human services to people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Westchester County. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy. Care may be delivered through individual, family, and group sessions, and may take place in a client’s home, school, or community setting when needed. The role also includes crisis intervention, hotline emergency coverage, clinical documentation, collaboration with stakeholders, and supervision of student interns. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000–$75,000, based on experience and licensure.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
New York State license to practice social work (LMSW or LCSW).
Knowledge of current principles and techniques of social work.
Experience with trauma-focused care, particularly for people impacted by crime or violence.
Ability to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information needed for evaluations.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to travel to different sites.
Willingness to work within clients’ social contexts, including home, school, or community settings, when needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial intake assessments and collaboratively develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to clients’ trauma-related needs.
Monitor and evaluate client progress, update treatment plans as needed, and engage clients in goal-setting and treatment adjustments.
Apply evidence-based, trauma-informed practices and therapeutic modalities to provide effective, culturally sensitive care.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment updates, court reports, and monthly PMI reports, in compliance with agency, legal, and funding requirements.
Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy using interventions appropriate to clients’ presentations and treatment goals.
Deliver crisis intervention services to support client safety and stabilization during acute episodes.
Communicate and coordinate care with the Victims Services team and other relevant stakeholders.
Supervise and mentor student interns, providing guidance, oversight, and constructive feedback.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including medical providers, social workers, and legal professionals, to support comprehensive client care.
Provide emergency response and coverage for hotline services.