Cynthia Gangotena, LMSW

Social Work Coordinator, Child-Parent Psychotherapy at JCCA
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(386) 825-5501
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New York, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Social Work Coordinator, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Brooklyn, New York, United States

    • Child-Parent Psychotherapist
      • Jul 2020 - Present

      Brooklyn, New York, United States

    • Social Worker (Functional Family Therapist)
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      Brooklyn, NY •Provides Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based model, which provides intensive, in-home family therapy for children ages 11-17 and their families for a caseload of 8-10 families. •Participates in weekly model-specific group supervision and ongoing clinical trainings focusing on family engagement and effective child welfare interventions. •Assesses each family for safety and risk, creates and implements safety plans, as well as crisis interventions to families as needed… Show more •Provides Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based model, which provides intensive, in-home family therapy for children ages 11-17 and their families for a caseload of 8-10 families. •Participates in weekly model-specific group supervision and ongoing clinical trainings focusing on family engagement and effective child welfare interventions. •Assesses each family for safety and risk, creates and implements safety plans, as well as crisis interventions to families as needed. •Provides case management services to families, advocates for families with other service providers the family is involved with and connects families to resources and referrals within their community.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MSW Intern- Chid and Adolescent Psychiatry unit
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      New York, NY - Conducted 3-4 psychosocial assessments per week and develop diagnostically based treatment and discharge plans in consultation with multidisciplinary team. - Provided therapeutic treatment to patients and utilized STAIR (Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Training) intervention to run group sessions once a week. - Created and maintained individual records on assigned patients, including accurate and up-to date documentation of progress notes, service/treatment plans… Show more - Conducted 3-4 psychosocial assessments per week and develop diagnostically based treatment and discharge plans in consultation with multidisciplinary team. - Provided therapeutic treatment to patients and utilized STAIR (Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Training) intervention to run group sessions once a week. - Created and maintained individual records on assigned patients, including accurate and up-to date documentation of progress notes, service/treatment plans, medical/psychiatric reports and follow up to ensure continuity of care for up to 30 days after discharge date. - Attended and participated in weekly patient and dispo rounds, effectively communicate treatment plan to patient, patient's family and medical team. - Attended weekly social work intern meeting through Bellevue Hospital Center staff. Show less

    • MSW Intern
      • Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

      New York, New York - Worked with the undocumented population providing individual and family counseling -Referred clients to necessary health and social services in the New York City area - Helped the agency organize and build community to fight against unjust immigration policies

    • Community Developer I
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

      Camp Springs, M.D. - Ensured clients are linked to all supporting programs and services. Follow up with client as needed. - Run LTSS (Long-Term Services and Support) Level 1 screening for clients who need In-Home Care. - Promoted public awareness of MAP to increase the number of persons served using knowledge of community resources and agencies. - Maintained interagency work relationships, to coordinate the delivery of services and visibility of MAP. - Provided clients with information on Medicare… Show more - Ensured clients are linked to all supporting programs and services. Follow up with client as needed. - Run LTSS (Long-Term Services and Support) Level 1 screening for clients who need In-Home Care. - Promoted public awareness of MAP to increase the number of persons served using knowledge of community resources and agencies. - Maintained interagency work relationships, to coordinate the delivery of services and visibility of MAP. - Provided clients with information on Medicare and Medicaid through SHIP (Senior Health Insurance program). Show less

    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Assistant
      • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

      Camp Springs, Maryland - Perform reception related duties including: answering all incoming calls regarding discrimination claims in the DC area, update clients on case status, direct them to intake, mediation, or legal unit. Time stamp any incoming legal documents, mail, or intake questionnaires, and enter into OHR excel spreadsheet. - Conduct intake by following procedure to enter new discrimination cases into MATS database system then report cases to Intake Supervisor for review. - Support Mediation unit… Show more - Perform reception related duties including: answering all incoming calls regarding discrimination claims in the DC area, update clients on case status, direct them to intake, mediation, or legal unit. Time stamp any incoming legal documents, mail, or intake questionnaires, and enter into OHR excel spreadsheet. - Conduct intake by following procedure to enter new discrimination cases into MATS database system then report cases to Intake Supervisor for review. - Support Mediation unit with scheduling Fair Criminal Background Screening cases, sending out Letters of Notification, and the Charge of Discrimination. - Maintain Language Access procedures to comply with client's primary language in order to assist them. - Translate for intake, mediation, or legal unit with Spanish speaking clients. Show less

    • United States
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Assistant
      • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

      Washington, DC •Maintain database for all incoming invoices and expense reimbursements reports- enter all in the Intacct Accountant software system. •Retrieve signature on all checks issued and mail out to suppliers, contact vendors for office repairs and resolution, submit completed visa application packages to the corresponding embassy.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Office Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

      Norfolk, VA •Performed Human Resources related duties, including: new employee orientation, answering equipment maintenance requests and verifying time-off requests. •Performed accounting related duties such as processing expense reimbursement requests and managing payroll which involves collecting daily sheets, relight forms and, service cards from foreman to process them for billing through the Gas Company’s (VNG) invoicing site WMIS, preparing and reviewing invoices weekly to ensure clients remit… Show more •Performed Human Resources related duties, including: new employee orientation, answering equipment maintenance requests and verifying time-off requests. •Performed accounting related duties such as processing expense reimbursement requests and managing payroll which involves collecting daily sheets, relight forms and, service cards from foreman to process them for billing through the Gas Company’s (VNG) invoicing site WMIS, preparing and reviewing invoices weekly to ensure clients remit payment in a timely manner and managing AP invoicing with various vendors- complying with month end deadlines. Show less

    • Intern, Probation and Parole Officer Support
      • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

      Newport News, VA •Maintained case files, entered notes, employment verifications, travel permits, and criminal records into CORIS. •Conducted drug testing and assessments of offenders and made referrals for treatment and services, and when necessary investigated, reported, and followed up on alleged offender violations to determine appropriate and available sanctions. •Observed sentencing guideline worksheet procedures and made necessary home, school, and agency visits to monitor compliance and progress… Show more •Maintained case files, entered notes, employment verifications, travel permits, and criminal records into CORIS. •Conducted drug testing and assessments of offenders and made referrals for treatment and services, and when necessary investigated, reported, and followed up on alleged offender violations to determine appropriate and available sanctions. •Observed sentencing guideline worksheet procedures and made necessary home, school, and agency visits to monitor compliance and progress necessary for release by using motivational interviewing techniques and providing ongoing counseling when meeting with all offenders. Show less

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern, Office Clerk for Planning and Program Management
      • May 2013 - Aug 2014

      Washington, DC •Helped analyze AOC budget for fiscal year 2014-2016. •Analyzed data for budgeting, traffic flow, and city planning. •Composed “Capitol Bike Share” brief to demonstrate bike usage in D.C.

Education

  • New York University
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Clinical/Medical Social Work
    2017 - 2019
  • Old Dominion University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice
    2010 - 2014
  • Bishop Ireton High School
    2007 - 2010

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