Clinician - OnTrack - Westchester Jewish Community Services : Job Details

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester County, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. 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 currently seeking a licensed Clinician to join our OnTrack team, in the role of Primary Clinician (PC). The role of a PC is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to utilize creative and out-of-the-box strategies that will expand on the traditional approaches for care, to help engage and support young people experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

In this role, you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team providing coordinated and assertive treatment in the earliest stages of serious mental illness. This role combines clinical responsibilities with community engagement and recruitment. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary clinician for a subset of participants while also leading outreach efforts and managing referral relationships.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the primary Clinician for a subset of program participants.

• Conducting outreach and recruitment through community education and presentations.

• Serving as the primary contact for referral sources.

• Maintaining a database of referral sources with up-to-date contact information.

• Screening referred individuals for program eligibility via phone and in-person assessments.

• Making referrals to appropriate community resources, as needed.

• Participating in weekly team meetings, and ongoing training and supervision.

• Sharing rotating on-call responsibilities with other team members.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Masters degree (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC) from an accredited school

• NYS Licensure is required

• Training and experience working with adolescents and/or young adults with serious mental illness

• Experience in community-based mental health services

• Proficiency in providing clinical assessments

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication skills

• Familiarity with community resources and support systems for mental health care

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

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