Warren Pires

Warren "Jay" Pires, LCSW-R has extensive experience in the field of social work and mental health. Warren "Jay" worked as a Mental Health Clinician at the Institute for Family Health, where they provided individual psychotherapy for adults and children with mental health disorders and supervised social work interns. Warren "Jay" also served as the SAMHSA-PBHCI Project Director, overseeing the integration of primary and behavioral health care for adults with serious mental illness. Additionally, Jay worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor at TRI Center, providing individual and group therapy to clients with substance abuse disorders. Warren "Jay" gained further experience as a Social Work Intern at James J. Peters VAMC and MHAofNYC/OASAS Hopeline, where they provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to veterans and individuals struggling with addiction. Overall, Jay's work experience showcases their expertise in therapy, counseling, and program management in various mental health settings.

Warren "Jay" Pires, LCSW-R obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London from 1983 to 1986. Later, they pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a focus on Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, from 2010 to 2012.