Bilingual Clinician

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•City of White Plains, NY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services is seeking a bilingual Clinical Social Worker to join its Victim Services team. The clinician conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy to clients. Care may be delivered in individual, family, and group settings, with work in clients’ homes, schools, or community settings when needed. The role also includes crisis intervention, hotline emergency coverage, clinical documentation, coordination with stakeholders, and supervision of student interns.

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 and obtain social and medical information necessary for evaluations.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Willingness to work in 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 goals and needs evolve, 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 and 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 client presentation and treatment goals.
Deliver crisis intervention services to support client safety and stabilization during acute episodes.
Communicate and coordinate care with the Victim Services team and other relevant stakeholders.
Supervise and mentor student interns, providing guidance, oversight, and feedback.
Collaborate respectfully and professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including medical providers, social workers, and legal professionals.
Provide emergency response and hotline coverage, including prompt and compassionate crisis intervention.