CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Overview : We are seeking a full-time Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor to join our Certified Behavioral Health Clinic team.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Director, this role provides direct clinical care, including evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and intake and screening.

This full-time (35 hours / week) position offers a competitive salary range from $60,000 to $70,000.Responsibilities : As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) : Conducting evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

Completing collaborative documentation with clients during the sessions; including progress notes and treatment plans / reviews.

Ensuring timely completion of required paperwork such as case records, insurance forms, and statistical reports.Maintaining effective communication with external agencies and collaterals (courts, schools, etc.

including written material, telephone contact and personal visits as necessary.Representing the agency at community meetings, family life education sessions, and in the media when assigned.

Supervising staff or students when assigned.Participating on agency committees and in special projects, as needed.Providing emergency and general clinical coverage for the respective office / clinic.

Consulting with other members of the disciplinary team, as necessary.Requirements : We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications : Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school.

Possession of or eligible for licensure to practice in New York State (LMSW, LCSW or LMHC).Experience working in an outpatient clinic, ideally in a community mental health setting.

Fluency with and commitment to evidence-based treatments.Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults or families.Knowledge of community resources.

Ability to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information necessary for diagnostic evaluation.Ability to analyze and summarize psychosocial information.

Strong observational skills for the purpose of analysis and treatment.Ability to collaboratively work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other mental health professionals.

Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services : Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds.

Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit.

We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.

What WJCS has to offer you : In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including : 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 reimbursementsWJCS INC.

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