Leila J. McCarthy

Leila J. McCarthy, LMHC, serves as the Clinical Manager for the Supportive Housing Program at Goddard Riverside Community Center since June 2020. Prior experience includes roles as an Implementation Specialist for the Value Based Payment Project at the Bureau of Systems Strengthening and Access, NYC DOHMH, and as Team Leader at CASES, where oversight of FACT staff and reduction of harmful outcomes for clients were key responsibilities. Previous positions also feature mental health clinician and informatics specialist roles at The Institute for Family Health, mental health counselor at HELP/PSI, Inc., and substance abuse counselor at Palladia, Inc. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College, McCarthy demonstrates extensive expertise in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and program implementation.