Clinician - Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders (Peekskill)
Peekskill, NY, 10566 On-site
$65,000–$90,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. Through innovative programs, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence, we serve more than 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year. WJCS is seeking a Clinician to join our Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Programs team. In this role, you will provide integrated, evidence-based assessment and treatment services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders within a New York State OASAS outpatient clinic operating under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.
What you'll bring
- Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school.
- CASAC-T/CASAC credentialing, or willing to obtain within the first year of employment.
- New York State licensure as an LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW)
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for the treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Experience working in substance use treatment, community mental health, integrated behavioral health, and/or
- Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centered approaches to treatment.
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with computer skills and electronic health records.
- Experience delivering integrated care within an outpatient behavioral health or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) setting preferred.
- Interest or experience in working with Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) utilizing Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and Invitation to Change (ITC) approaches preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- LCSW or LMHC strongly preferred.