Estelle Ford Lcsw-R

Estelle Ford LCSW-R, CASAC-M (SIFI) currently serves as the Clinic Director at StartCare, overseeing the Medication Assisted Treatment Program since October 2021. With extensive experience in clinical services, Estelle held various roles at St. John's Riverside Hospital, including Manager of Clinical Services for inpatient detox-rehab, Clinical Supervisor for inpatient rehab, and Social Worker for outpatient treatment from January 2015 to October 2021. Prior experience includes positions as Clinical Supervisor at Argus Community, Inc. Harbor House II, Senior Counselor at Palladia, Inc., and Assessment Specialist at NADAP. Estelle's early career included work as a Chemical Dependency Counselor and Case Manager in residential treatment. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Empire State University, and a CASAC from Argus Career Training Institute.