Clinical Director

Shelter- Fort Washington, 651 West 168th St, New York, New York, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM Title: Clinical Director Program: Fort Washington Program Description: Fort Washington Men’s Shelter is a 200 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, an on-site Article 28 Clinic provides primary and behavioral health care services. Overall Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Shelter Director, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, the Clinical Director will be responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of services to clients of Fort Washington Shelter. The Clinical Director directly supervises 2 Master’s Level Team Leaders; Entitlements/Benefits, 3 Behavioral Engagement Specialist, and indirectly supervises a team of 7 Case Managers. The Clinical Director serves as a liaison between Fort Washington, and both assigned Shelter ACT Team and Access to Treatment Substance Use Disorder providers. The Clinical Director coordinates service delivery with on-site medical, psychiatric, residential aide personnel, and recreation departments; ensures staff adherence to DHS and Project Renewal policies and procedures; conducts regular quality assurance reviews; is the primary liaison with DHS regarding client assignments, transfers, and exits; performs related work. The Clinical Director works together with the Clinical Coordinator and their team and well with Assistant Director and their team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Clinical Director include but are not limited to the following activities: Supervises a multi-talented social services staff in providing services to the clients, ensuring that all DHS/OTDA and Project Renewal protocols are being followed, and that the Statement of Rights/Responsibilities as well as any other required documents are being given to each client. Coordinates all clinical aspects of the program. Ensures that linkages and coordination of services are being done by staff and properly documented Monitors the staff’s timely completion of all clients’ intake processes, assessments, psycho-socials, progress notes, referrals and independent living plans. Acts as a primary Liaison to the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) regarding clinical issues. In collaboration with the Shelter Director, implements policies and procedures to comply with requirements from the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Conducts chart reviews, physical charts as well as data in external database, DHS/CARES. Facilitates the clients’ weekly case conferences and community meetings. Fosters staff development by conducting team meetings and individual supervisory sessions Clinical Department staff. As needed, provides in-service education for all levels of shelter staff. Develops and trains staff in protocols to be followed in clinical emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned by the Shelter Director. Available for an on call 24/7/365 basis for either a response or coordination of activities in all clinical emergencies. Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this position, the Clinical Director must be able to walk the interior of the building to talk to clients and staff in the various program areas, and must be able to walk between six floors of the facility (530 stairs), climbing up and down two staircases, in the event the elevator is out of order. In addition, the Clinical Director must be able to sit for extended periods of time working at the computer to update client information and review case notes, as well as bend, reach and squat to get information from the files. Finally, the Clinical Director must be able to lift or move material and equipment weighing up to 15 pounds. Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; LCSW is preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible post graduate experience working with a psychiatric population, including homeless mentally ill and MICA adults, three years of the required experience must be clinical and or supervisory experience. Team Building: An ability to motivate professional and support staff to work cooperatively to provide services to clients. Organizational skills: An ability to respond constructively to all situations occurring between clients and staff and to apply conflict resolution techniques to resolve issues; operate effectively under a highly pressured environment. Communication: An ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and clients. Computer skills: A knowledge of case management software as well as a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. #J-18808-Ljbffr Project Renewal