Clinical Director-LCSW

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need, Inc. (Win) in New York, NY seeks a Clinical Director to lead the delivery of trauma-informed clinical services across its transitional housing programs.

You will partner with the AVP to implement standardized social work practices and provide supervision and consultation for staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed care for families experiencing homelessness, supported by DHS THRIVE NYC funding.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New York State LCSW or LMHC license.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting families facing homelessness, trauma, and related challenges.
• Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Strong supervision and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical supervision and consultation across programs.
• Provide individual and group counseling using trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches.
• Build and maintain referral networks for mental health and substance use services.
• Lead implementation of evidence-based practices and clinical assessment tools.
• Deliver training in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to staff.
• Provide clinical oversight and strategic input on mental health initiatives across programs.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical supervision

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

New York State LCSW/LMHC license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Director

Lead the Delivery of Trauma-Informed Care

LCSW Required

$85,000-$95,495

THE ROLE

The Clinical Director partners with the AVP to lead the implementation of clinical services across Win’s transitional housing programs. This role advances initiatives that strengthen and standardize social work practices, while providing critical feedback to Program Directors and staff to drive continuous program improvement. As part of a DHS-funded program under the THRIVE NYC initiative, the Clinical Director delivers clinical supervision and consultation, supporting trauma-informed care for families experiencing chronic homelessness or significant trauma.

What You Will Do

• Partner with Clinical Supervisors to ensure high-quality clinical case management for families and individuals
• Provide individual and group counseling using trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches
• Build and maintain strong referral networks for mental health and substance use services
• Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices and support development of clinical assessment tools
• Deliver training in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to strengthen staff capability
• Provide clinical oversight, site support, and strategic input on mental health initiatives across programs

Who You Will Be

• You will hold a current New York State LCSW or LMHC, with at least three (3) years of experience supporting individuals and families facing acute challenges, including homelessness, mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, poverty, and systemic barriers
• You will demonstrate strong knowledge and hands‑on expertise in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Trauma‑Informed Care (TIC)
• You will bring proven clinical supervisory experience, with the ability to guide and support staff effectively
• You will have solid computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• You will have bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)