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LCSW Clinical Director

Smith Arnold Partners
place Brooklyn, 11224
local_atm $100,000 - $110,000 a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Substance Abuse
Trauma
ECT
Individuals

About Job

We are currently partnering with a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization that has been serving New Yorkers for decades through a wide range of housing, health care, and recovery programs. With a trauma-informed, whole-health approach, this organization supports thousands of individuals each year in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives.

The organization is seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinic Director to oversee one of its specialized programs. This individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality clinical care, regulatory compliance, fiscal oversight, and staff development while promoting an evidence-based, person-centered model of treatment.

Title: LCSW Clinical Director

Location: Brooklyn NY

Salary: $105,000 to $110,000

Core Responsibilities for LCSW Clinical Director:

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the daily operations of the SUD clinic.
  • Design, implement, and update program policies and procedures in alignment with state and city requirements (OASAS/DOH/OMH).
  • Establish and monitor quality benchmarks, performance metrics, and outcome goals to ensure excellence in care.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop initiatives that reflect the organization’s mission and long-term vision.
  • Ensure services are grounded in evidence-based practices and delivered in a trauma-informed, client-focused manner.
  • Offer clinical oversight by reviewing treatment plans, documentation, and interventions as needed.
  • Track caseloads, outcomes, and service utilization to ensure program effectiveness.
  • Serve as the point of escalation for crisis situations, providing guidance and clinical expertise to staff.
  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate program staff while fostering a cohesive, high-performing team.
  • Lead regular team meetings and create opportunities for ongoing training and skill development.
  • Cultivate a supportive and accountable workplace culture that encourages professional growth.
  • Manage compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including preparation for audits and inspections.
  • Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and financial stewardship of the program.
  • Build and sustain community relationships to strengthen referral networks and program visibility.
  • Advocate for program participants and promote greater awareness of substance use disorder services.
  • Maintain regular communication with executive leadership regarding program progress, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Perform additional leadership functions as needed to support program and organizational success.

Qualifications for LCSW Clinical Director:

  • Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active NYS registration; CASAC credential required.
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive administrative and/or supervisory experience.
  • Licensure must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Substance Abuse
Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Non-profit
Schools
Home Health/In-home