Intake Clinician

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•Yonkers, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a Bilingual Intake Clinician to join their team in Yonkers. This role serves as the first clinical point of contact for individuals entering services, focusing on completing intake and assessment processes in a warm, trauma-informed, and efficient manner. The goal is to ensure clients are welcomed, engaged, and connected to care as quickly as possible. This is a fully in-person, full-time position with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000, determined by licensure. WJCS also offers supplemental income opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
NYS licensure or limited permit (LMSW, 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.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.

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.