Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York.

Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency.

Job Details: Family Services of Westchester is looking for full-time Clinician for our Mount Vernon, NY Family Mental Health program.

Position: Clinician

Salary: $57,000-$64,000

Status: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

• Provide direct clinical mental health services to patients of all ages, with the goal of providing high quality, culturally competent, accessible, and integrated healthcare.

• Provide individual, couple, family treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling based on clinical diagnosis and assessment of the clients' presenting problems within an outpatient mental health setting.

• Accurately document all clinical interventions, diagnoses, symptoms, and presenting problems in the Electronic Medical Record

• Provide high-quality evidence-based treatment using a variety of modalities including trauma systems therapy and substance use disorder interventions.

• Participate in weekly supervision, multi-disciplinary team meetings, service training programs.

• Provide crisis counseling, linkages to concrete and wraparound service, and coordinate with other providers to better serve the needs of students and families.

• Require independent knowledge and judgment related to complex situations.

• Document clinical symptoms, presenting problem, symptoms impact on functioning and interventions that are consistent with diagnosis.

• Work with patient to develop treatment plan goals and objectives for treatment of mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.

• Provides ongoing communication with other care providers including PCP regarding patients care needs.

• Incorporate health and wellness education and referrals for preventative care.

• Respond to and incorporates physical health concerns into ongoing care interventions.

• Provide crisis intervention and warm hand off assessments as needed.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times as per Open Door policies and procedures.

• Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.

• Demonstrate ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization's philosophy and mission.

• Foster good communication between the center and the community by returning all patient telephone requests.

• Ensure timely communication: responding timely to emails, teams, calls, and electronic health record communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree from an accredited graduate school in Social Work, Mental Health
• Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy (MSW, MHC, or MFT)
• LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT preferred with current New York State registration and license as a Licensed
• Master of Social Work (LMSW) or corresponding degree.
• CASAC a plus

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.

At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please apply through Indeed.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

FSW is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Vernon, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Vernon, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person