Afia Adigyaa

Licensed Master Social Worker at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • LMSW
    ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards

Experience

  • Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Inc.
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Licensed Master Social Worker
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      *Formulating treatment plans and goals to meet patient need *Acquiring insurance authorizations for inpatient treatment *Processing incoming commercial and medicaid prior Authorization requests via phone and fax. *Conducting individual and/or group treatment sessions for patients and families addressing psychosocial issues; assisting patients and families in developing coping strategies and adjustment to illness *Directing patients/families to appropriate community agencies and resources *Developing and implementing strategies for successful collaboration between providers and patient/family systems *Identifying and assisting team in managing obstacles to treatment and/or discharge plans *Providing patient/family education and encourages participation in care plan *Facilitating interdisciplinary case conferences/discharge rounds focusing team on treatment/discharge planning activities Show less

  • BronxCare Health System
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Licensed Master Social Worker
      • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

      •Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees • Interacting professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees •Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in providing patient care •Providing reports, record documentation, and statistics as required •Providing social work services to patients/families, including biopsychosocial/cultural assessment and treatment, and crisis intervention •Serving as a liaison within the department, hospital, and the community Show less

  • The Children's Village
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • MST-EA Therapist
      • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

      *Participating in all MST training, supervision, and consultation activities. *Providing substance abuse treatment consistent with the MST protocols *Providing direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices. *Building a relationship with community stakeholders (i.e., court counselors, other providers, judges, schools, etc.) to ensure cooperation among service providers​​ *Working with team members; offers and receives positive and constructive feedback *Engaging in Family Team Conferences *Engaging primary caregiver, and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. *Implementing a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the MST analytical process. *Providing direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices Show less

  • Northen Manhattan Improvement Corporation
    • Bronx, New York, United States
    • Social Work Intern
      • Sep 2020 - May 2021

      •Facilitated youth program workshops •Monitored participant engagement and attendance in program activities and performing follow-up activities including phone calls and home visits as necessary •Conducted monthly post-program follow-up to ensure continued engagement including assistance with and collection of outcome placement documentation •Participated in applicant intake, assessment, recruitment, screening and eligibility determination. • Used evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care to create service plans based on clients' strengths and needs. •Utilized mental health screening tools with clients such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and the CSSRS to assess for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and suicidal/homicidal ideations. •Identified community resources for immigration, housing, mental health, legal services, public benefits, post-secondary education, etc., and refer candidates to needed services. Show less

Education

  • Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work
    Masters in Social Work, Social Work
    2019 - 2021
  • York College of the City University of New York
    Bachelors, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    2014 - 2018

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