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Intake Clinician

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES·Mount Vernon, New York

$70,000 - $80,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Intake Clinician serves as the first clinical point of contact, conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and safety risk evaluations. They are responsible for developing initial care plans and facilitating warm handoffs to ongoing providers.

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county.

We are currently seeking an Intake Clinician to join our team in Mt.

Vernon.

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 range for this full-time position is $70,000–$80,000, determined by licensure, plus a $5,000 differential for bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency, for a total compensation range of $70,000–$85,000. In addition, there are supplemental income opportunities.

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 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 skills 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

Wjcs inc. Is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 403(b) plan
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Staff appreciation events
  • Professional development and training
  • Agency-paid pension plan
  • Day-care reimbursement
  • Mental health and wellness initiatives
  • Personal emergency reimbursements
  • Healthcare reimbursement arrangement (HRA)

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$70,000 - $80,000/yr
Location
Mount Vernon, New York
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
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WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is one of the largest human service organizations in Westchester County, with over 80 programs that serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We offer a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people, including...

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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