Overview:We are currently seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to join our team in Peekskill. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as the first clinical point of contact for individuals entering services. This role focuses 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 for this full-time position is $80,000, plus a $5,000 differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency. In addition, there are opportunties to earn supplemental income.
Responsibilities:As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
Requirements:We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- 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.
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred.
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 Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
- Disability and life insurance
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives
