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MARGATE Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties recently announced the promotions of Lillian Whitcraft, LCSW to senior director of Mental Health Services, and Samantha McManus, LSW to director of Mental Health Services.
Whitcraft is responsible for directing the agency's mental hyealth programs, including integrated case management services, behavioral health home, supportive housing, and intake services. In addition, she will supervise the nurse educator and clinical specialist.
A six-year staff member, Whitcraft previously held the position of director of community support services. In addition, she has served as a community support services supervisor, outpatient therapist, and case manager/CSS clinician.
She is a graduate of Stockton University, earned a masters degree in social work and bachelor of psychology degree. Last year, Whitcraft was honored with the JFS Leadership Award for embodying the attributes that meet the needs of clients and staff with proactive communication, outstanding work ethic and respect. In 2018, she was honored by her peers with the Outstanding Service Award.
Samantha McManus
As director of mental health services, McManus handles the day-to-day program management of ICMS, at-risk supportive housing, and the Intake Services
Department. She will ensure the delivery of community-based care that is safe, efficient and client-centered.
During her seven-and-a-half years as a JFS staff member, McManus has held the positions of associate director of admissions, community support services supervisor, mental health justice-involved services case manager, and enhanced supportive housing case manager.
She graduated with a master of social work degree from Rutgers University and a bachelor of social work degree from Stockton University.
As mental health service leaders, Lily and Samantha have proven to maintain the qualities and abilities to be successful in each of their new positions. With the current surge of mental health support needed, their expertise will be essential to lead this critical agency department, JFS CEO Andrea Steinberg said.
