Clinician - Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)
About The Position
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonsectarian nonprofit human services agency founded in 1943, and is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services in Westchester County, serving over 20,000 people annually. Join their Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program as a Full-Time Clinician. MCRT operates out of Peekskill and Hartsdale, NY, supporting Westchester County’s Project Alliance by delivering mobile crisis services in conjunction with local police departments including Peekskill, Buchanan, Cortland, Croton-on-Hudson, Yorktown, White Plains, Greenburgh, Elmsford, and Scarsdale. Clinicians will work closely with a Peer Specialist and co-respond alongside local police, making an immediate impact in the community. The position offers a competitive salary range of $78,000-$80,000, specialized training, and ongoing supervision from Licensed Clinicians, including hours toward LCSW. Schedule options include 9:00am-5:00pm with one evening (2pm-10pm) and occasional weekend/holiday shifts, 2pm-10pm with one 9:00am-5:00pm shift and occasional weekend/holiday shifts, or three 12-hour shifts (9am – 10pm) on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with some flexibility.
Requirements
- Valid New York state LMSW (can work toward LCSW hours) or LMHC required.
- NYS Driver’s License required.
- Strong work ethic - must work well independently and within a team environment, plus across systems.
- Ability to collaborate and build/foster relationships with team members and community partners, including police departments.
- Strong verbal communication and written skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Experience with community-based services and Westchester resources are a plus.
- Crisis intervention and response skills are beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating closely with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, 988, catchment area Police Departments, delivering services to individuals who are in mental health crisis. This includes de-escalation, assessment and referral to help clients live safely and prevent future crisis.
- Being a part of our cohesive team comprised of licensed clinicians, Peer Specialists, student intern and administrative assistant.
- Following-up with clients up to 4 weeks after crisis response with aim to link client to appropriate services.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Disability and life insurance
- 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- On-Going Professional Training and Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
