Experience

SUNY Westchester Community College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2023 - Present


Deirdre Drohan Forbes, LCSW / CASAC-2

• Co-occurring Disorder Consultant, Care Manager, Psychotherapist for Individuals and Families

  • Nov 2009 - Present

  Specialty practice for those living with both mental health and substance use disorders. I work with individuals including adolescents and geriatric populations as well as families and other individuals who are looking for guidance as to next steps or exploring deeper those family issues that seem to never get resolved. I'm here to help you end the continuing cycle of mental health>substance use>recovery>mental health>substance use...by finding all the right doors and walk with you on your journey. Show less



The Guidance Center of Westchester / Co-occurring Disorder Clinic

• Licensed Clinical social worker / Therapist

  • May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Psychotherapist treating individual clients who participate in clinic's Methadone Maintenance program. Psychotherapist treating individual clients who participate in clinic's Methadone Maintenance program.


The Guidance Center of Westchester / Sunrise
• Social Worker / Counselor

  • May 2017 - May 2018


Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed Social Worker

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2017

  I worked at FEGS out patient mental health clinic in the Bronx beginning in November 2013. JBFCS (Jewish Board) took over their operations in June of 2015. It feels greatly satisfying to be able to use my clinical skills while obtaining supervision which enabled me to complete the clinical hours necessary to sit for the LCSW exam. I am working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I also complete intakes and assessments, referrals and case management as necessary. The clients I work with are varied. Diagnoses include Bipolar, Major Depressive, Schizoaffective disorders, as well as Schizophrenia and autism.It is also inspiring working with so many dedicated, caring individuals who every day work to improve the lives of those who are suffering from mental health and co-occuring disorders. Show less



James J Peters VA Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Social Worker

  • Nov 2010 - Apr 2017

  I worked in the HUD VASH Housing Unit helping to secure section 8 vouchers for homeless veterans who are in need of intensive case management services and individual counseling. I worked in the HUD VASH Housing Unit helping to secure section 8 vouchers for homeless veterans who are in need of intensive case management services and individual counseling.


Recovery Resources
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Recovery counseling and Case Management (private practice)

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2013


St. John's Riverside Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social Worker / Addiction Counselor

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

  My work was to: • Provide individual and group counseling in intensive outpatient rehab for both women and men – MICA track • Manage a caseload of 20 individuals who may be on public assistance, homeless, mentally ill, Gay or Lesbian, and/or be mandated by Child Protective Services and/or the criminal justice system, and/or the Dept. of Social Services • Conduct intakes, assessments, bio-psychosocials and referrals • Write and present treatment plans • Prepare Discharge and Aftercare plans • Attend and present at case conferences and Rounds Keep all appropriate documentation and records for OASAS, DOH and JCAHO as well as documentation as required by CPS, DSS, Criminal Justice Show less



Westchester Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Intstructor

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  • Substance Abuse and the Family 45 hour classroom course• Psychosocial Issues in Addiction 45 hour on line (distance learning) course

• Field Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Oversee supervision and instruction of chemical dependency interns on job site (see St. John's Riverside Hospital)



Mt. Sinai Hospital

• Accounting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social Work Intern (paid position)

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Project Coordinator, Department of Community PsychiatryWorld Trade Center Mental Health Program (1/2 time)• Monitoring, Assessment, Intake and treatment of First Responders and other volunteers who worked at ground zero as part of long term research study• Program development: introduced an Evidence Based Treatment curriculum, Seeking Safety, for those with PTSD and addiction disordersWellness Self-Management, statewide recovery based research initiative for SPMI (1/4 time)• Track, record and disseminate qualitative data • Literature review and analysis • Fidelity rating• Qualitative data collection Family Advocate Research Consortium, a learning based collaborative• Administrative and program support for learning collaborative board • Family Driven sub-committee meeting supportClinic Plus, an OMH research initiative for early childhood MI intervention throughout NY State (1/4 time) • Facilitate Focus Group• Input qualitative data• Learning collaborative-- administrative support• PACT a research initiative for evidenced based treatment• Trained to work with young victims of sexual abuse ages 10-14 and the non-offending parent or guardian• Weekly organizational meeting--administrative support Show less

• Intake Coordinator

  • Mar 2005 - Dec 2008

  Intake Coordinator, Madison East / Addiction Counseling Madison East & AOD out patient program• Take and make referrals, interview, assess and coordinate admission to private-pay amenities inpatient co-occurring disorder unit• Help plan and implement daily schedule and specific groups for unit• Market unit to other chemical dependency rehabs across the U.S.• Assist social worker with discharge planning • Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups in both the inpatient unit as well as the Intensive Outpatient Program known as AOD• Individual counseling as needed for both patient and “family”• Work as team member consisting of Psychiatrist, Social Workers, CASAC, Resident, Nurse in the care of patients• Participated in 2 co-occurring disorder webcasts for SAMHSA • Keynote speaker at annual Addiction Conference of the Carolinas (2005) Show less


NCADD- Westchester
• United States
• board member

  • 2002 - 2005