Joshua Locantore
@joshualocantore
Assistant Clinical Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who improves patient care through leadership and evidence-based therapy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Assistant Clinical Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with deep experience in the non-profit healthcare space, supporting individuals and families through complex clinical needs. I’ve managed and supervised clinical teams while keeping patient-centric care at the center of daily operations.
In leadership roles, I supervised a team of 10 clinical staff members and 4 interns, developed training programs for new hires, and conducted regular performance evaluations to strengthen competency. I also implemented quality assurance measures, led weekly team meetings, and ensured regulatory compliance by staying current with industry guidelines and updating policies and procedures.
Clinically, I’ve served as a Psychotherapist averaging 10 clients per day, provided crisis intervention and group therapy, and used approaches like Motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Earlier experience includes case management for families in crisis to help secure and maintain permanent housing, plus managing 12-bed healthcare facilities and coordinating services for the DD population through behavior plans and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Clinical Director
Samaritan Daytop Village
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Supervised a clinical team of 10 staff members and 4 interns, providing guidance to deliver patient-centered care. Developed onboarding training, conducted performance evaluations, implemented quality assurance measures, and ensured regulatory compliance across clinical services.
Psychotherapist
Pathways Within - Wisdom & Wellness Counseling Center
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provided psychotherapy with responsibility for client progress monitoring, intervention as needed, and preparation of psychotherapy notes documenting encounters with clients and other agencies. Averaged 10 clients per day across a 5-day workweek and participated in monthly supervision to improve service delivery.
Social Work Associate
Office of Mental Health - Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
Feb 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Assisted with social work activities supporting a service plan, including assessments and preparation of written notes, reports, and correspondence. Delivered individual and group therapy and provided behavior support, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution under professional staff supervision.
Case Manager
Family Service League
Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Completed screening of service requests and accepted newly assigned cases after licensed diagnostic intake, performing case management assessments for incoming clients. Developed client treatment/service plans and supported coordination of services to maintain effective alliances with clients.
Residential Manager
Family Residences & Essential Enterprises
Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 5 months)
Managed residential operations for adults with developmental disabilities, including hiring, progressive discipline, performance evaluations, and submission of required payroll data. Wrote and implemented behavior plans and annual plans (medical, nutrition/fitness, socialization) and coordinated interdisciplinary efforts across psychology, nursing, day hab, and service coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fordham University
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work
2019 - 2021
Earned an M.S.W. in Social Work at Fordham University from September 2019 to May 2021.
Dowling College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Earned a B.A. in Psychology at Dowling College in May 2015.
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