Intake Clinician (Peekskill)

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•Peekskill, NY

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to serve as the first clinical point of contact for individuals entering services. The role focuses on completing intake and assessment processes in a warm, trauma-informed, and efficient manner, ensuring clients are welcomed, engaged, and connected to care quickly. This is a fully in-person position in Peekskill, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The salary is $80,000–$85,000, based on licensure and bilingual English/Spanish fluency, with opportunities to earn supplemental income.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
NYS licensure (LCSW or LMHC-D) required.
Experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
Strong engagement, 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.