Jay’s clinical supervision style is insightful, strength-based, and harm reduction focused, helping clinicians build self-awareness in how they think and speak about the clients they serve.

He brings real experience across industries while deeply understanding the nuances of mental health, substance use, and the criminalization of social struggle. He teaches in a way that meets people where they are, offering guidance without shame and challenging thought processes through a trauma-informed, clinical approach that fosters real growth.

Jay bridges clinical work and policy so organizations live their missions in practice, not just theory. Through his influence, I saw stronger team culture, better client outcomes, and more self-aware, supported staff.

-Former Clinical Supervisory Group Member and Program Director

Jay is a dynamic trainer, a considerate colleague, and a wonderful thought partner. His wide-ranging experience--both personal and professional--allow him to assess situations and propose solutions to a wide range of problems, from the minutiae of day-to-day operations to key strategic challenges.

His care for the folks that are served by programs is unmatched--he never forgets that there are humans on the receiving end of services--and he brings that care and consideration to leading teams and supporting staff.

- Former Colleague

I co-led a series of clinical meetings with Jay, and was continuously impressed with the coaching he provided to program staff regarding their work with clients. Jay was able to help staff appreciate the value in getting to know their clients on a personal level. Jay helped people use imagination in finding new ways to work with clients. For example, asking about favorite foods, or helping a client to engage in a hobby, emerged as possible ways to further the work.

Jay’s compassion and dedication to empowering clients comes through clearly. This is reflected in his efforts to empower staff to work effectively, even in very difficult circumstances. I know I learned a lot from Jay, and I believe all our staff and clients are better off as a result of his input.

-Medical Director for a NYC Homeless Services Non-Profit

Jay Stevens has been intricate to my growth and development as a direct service provider. 

His harm reduction and client centered approach has been the leading force with his team. 

Jay is well versed with team building and getting a team to work closely together. 

His compassion and understanding for persons who have been mistreated by systems and marginalized spills over to his team while leading. 

Jay Stevens is one of the best leaders that I have had the pleasure to work under and anyone that can have him pour into you is lucky.

-Former Supervisee

I have known Jay Stevens for approximately five years through his work on an ACT team, as a lecturer and educator for the NYC Homeless Healthcare Fellowship, and as a collaborator on various projects focused on education of physicians.

Working with and learning from Jay has been an incredibly enriching professional experience. He brings brilliance and innovation to every project, but what truly sets him apart is the way he leads—with unwavering kindness and deep integrity. His approach to harm reduction and leadership is not only thoughtful and grounded, but transformative. As a colleague, he has continually challenged me to expand my own thinking and skillset. I'm a better practitioner because of him.

- Physician, and Director of Homeless Healthcare Curriculum | NYC Homeless Healthcare Fellowship

I have had the privilege to work along side Jay for a number of years. He has dedicated his professional life to the service of marginalized and under-served people and to the training of those providing the service. 

As a trainer, Jay developed and provided training for dozens of mental health clinicians, case managers, nurse practitioners, nurses, and Peer Specialists - with the focus on person-centered engagement, harm reduction approaches and stigma. 

As a leader, Jay brought together professionals with myriad perspectives and approaches and turned them into successful, cohesive teams.

As a colleague, Jay has been a key member of my group clinical supervision, offering harm reduction approaches and creative interventions that are indicative of one who cares deeply about the people we serve.

-Former Clinical Supervisor and Community Health Department Head