Clinical Director-LCSW Required

Women In Need (Win); New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) seeks a Clinical Director to lead trauma-informed care across its transitional housing programs in New York. The role partners with the AVP to advance standardized social work practices and provide clinical supervision for DHS-funded THRIVE NYC initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds NYS LCSW or LMHC, with 3+ years of experience supporting families facing homelessness, trauma, and mental health services. MI and TIC expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker or mental health professional with clinical supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
• Experience supporting families facing homelessness and trauma in NYC.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Trauma-Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

LCSW/LMHC License

Staff Supervision

Education

LCSW or LMHC license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the Delivery of Trauma-Informed Care

LCSW Required

$85,000-$90,000

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)

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