Clinician - Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Peekskill, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Collaborate with local police and mental health departments to provide mobile crisis response, including de-escalation, assessment, and referral services. Follow up with clients for up to four weeks post-crisis to ensure they are linked to appropriate ongoing support.

Qualifications

You possess a valid New York state LMSW or LMHC license and a NYS Driver's License. You have experience with crisis intervention and response, and are adept at collaborating across systems, including with police departments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LMSW

LMHC

LCSW

NYS Driver's License

Crisis intervention

Spanish

Job Description

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonsectarian nonprofit human services agency founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental 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 each year. 

Join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program as a Full-Time Clinician! MCRT operates out of Peekskill and Hartsdale NY and supports Westchester County’s Project Alliance by delivering mobile crisis services in conjunction with the Peekskill, Buchanan, Cortland, Croton-on-Hudson, Yorktown; White Plains, Greenburgh, Elmsford and Scarsdale police departments. You’ll work closely with a Peer Specialist and co-respond alongside local police, making an immediate impact in your community.

In addition to a competitive salary range of $78,000-$80,000, you will receive specialized training and ongoing supervision from Licensed Clinicians, including hours toward LCSW. 

Schedule options are as follows:

  • 9:00am-5:00pm with one evening (2pm-10pm) and occasional weekend/holiday shifts
  • 2pm-10pm with one 9:00am-5:00pm shift and occasional weekend/holiday shifts

-or-

  • Three 12-hour shifts (9am – 10pm) 1. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 2. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. There may be some flexibility.

Responsibilities:

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

  • Collaborating closely with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, 988, catchment area Police Departments, delivering services to individuals who are in mental health crisis. This includes de-escalation, assessment and referral to help clients live safely and prevent future crisis.
  • Being a part of our cohesive team comprised of licensed clinicians, Peer Specialists, student intern and administrative assistant.
  • Following-up with clients up to 4 weeks after crisis response with aim to link client to appropriate services.
     

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

  • Valid New York state LMSW (can work toward LCSW hours) or LMHC required.
  • NYS Driver’s License required.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Experience with community-based services and Westchester resources are a plus.
  • Crisis intervention and response skills are beneficial.
  • Strong work ethic - must work well independently and within a team environment, plus across systems.
  • Ability to collaborate and build/foster relationships with team members and community partners, including police departments.
  • Strong verbal communication and written skills. 

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 generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
  • On-Going Professional Training and Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
  • Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment, community residences and social and vocational programming for disabled adults, child- and parent-development programs, LGBTQ+ youth, family, and educational services, senior care, and spiritual and cultural programming for the wider Jewish community. Learn more at wjcs.com.
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