Intake Clinician (Peekskill)

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•Peekskill, NY

7d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to join their team in Peekskill. This role serves as the first clinical point of contact for individuals entering services, focusing exclusively on completing intake and assessment processes in a warm, trauma-informed, and efficient manner. The Intake Clinician ensures clients are welcomed, engaged, and connected to care as quickly as possible. This is a fully in-person role, Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. The salary is $80,000, plus a $5,000 differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency, with opportunities for supplemental income.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
NYS licensure (LCSW, LMHC) required.
Experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
Strong engagement, and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer skills and electronic health records.
Ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural populations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial initial assessments.
Provide scheduled and rapid access same-day intake evaluations.
Assess safety risks and respond appropriately.
Develop initial service recommendations and care plans.
Facilitate warm handoffs to ongoing providers.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
Complete 5 to 7 services daily comprised of initial and continuing evaluation appointments.