Behavioral Health Care Manager

• May 2016 - Present

Program Director, Queens Treatment Apartment Program

• Nov 2014 - May 2016

Social Worker

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2014

Provide appropriate screenings, assessments, and treatment in accordance with OMH regulations Complete thorough review of documents and interview individuals to construct a psychosocial assessment and individualized recovery plan that meets participant’s clinical needsProvide clinically appropriate strengths based individual and group therapy services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses to enhance social, emotional, and behavioral functioningPrepare required progress notes, treatment plan recommendations, written reports, discharge plans, and other documents within required timeframes, and maintain clinical records within all federal, state, and city regulations documenting all services providedProvide appropriate clinical intervention to individuals during times of crisisAssess individual’s progress and readiness for discharge, identify appropriate needs and resources, and provide appropriate follow-up Participate in weekly clinical case presentations, clinical meetings, and supervisionProvide task supervision to social work internCollaborate with a team of social workers, interns, psychiatrist, peer advocates, and nurses to provide holistic services• Coordinate services for individuals with various health and mental health agencies in the NYC area

Forensic Social Worker

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Conducted supervised visitations, and observations and evaluations of interactions between parent(s) and child(ren) in custody/visitation proceedings in Family Court of the State of New YorkPrepared evaluation reports for Family Court judges

Social Work Intern - Counselor

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

Provided individual mental health counseling to undergraduate and graduate students regarding struggles with academic, interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, loss, health concerns, substance use, and history of trauma in a clinical settingFocused on various psychodynamic treatment modalities such as CBT, IPT, and DBTConducted intake assessments to determine appropriate services that meet the client's needsMaintained clinical progress notes, intake reports, and termination summaries on each client assignedParticipated in weekly trainings, case presentations, meetings, and supervisionCollaborated with a team of social work interns, psychology externs, and licensed clinical social workers and psychologists

Forensic Coordinator

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2011

•Managed an average case load of 70 child custody evaluation cases•Maintained accurate and detailed client case records and adjournment dates in each case•Edited child custody forensic evaluation reports•Prepared and edited status updates for New York State Family Courts and Supreme Courts•Corresponded with New York State Family Courts and Supreme Court clerks and judges, and attorneys regarding status updates and information on active cases•Reviewed Court Orders, Mental Health Evaluation, Psychiatric, Psychological, Neurological, Speech and Language Pathology, Forensic Visitation, Medical, and IEP reports

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Interviewed clients, and professional and personal collateral sources for the purpose of gathering information regarding mitigating circumstances Performed thorough bio-psycho-social assessmentsPrepared pre and post-pleading for judges and prosecutorsDeveloped casework plans in conjunction with the attorneys Developed alternative sentencing plansAssessed a client’s readiness for treatment Interfaced with and advocate to judges, district attorney’s offices, probation, ATIs, social services organizations, community organizations and educational facilities on behalf of clients Provided consultations to attorneys and social workers regarding clientsProvided interventions that continue to reduce recidivismSuccessfully advocated on behalf of clients in Criminal CourtProvided crisis management, short-term counseling, intervention, and supportive counseling to clients and their familiesSuccessfully linked clients to community based alternative to incarceration programsCollaborated with staff social workers, support staff, and the attorneys assigned to each caseParticipated in bi-weekly trainings involving legal procedures, report writing, clinical documentation, assessment and interview skills, and crisis intervention