Ivie Efianayi, LMSW

School Social Worker at Meriden Public Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
West Haven, Connecticut, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)
    Department for Education
    Jun, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • LMSW
    Connecticut State Department of Education

Experience

  • Meriden Public Schools
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Social Worker
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      -Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues; -Provide case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals; -Provide crisis management services, including assessing for safety, and provide follow-up care for students experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation; -Attend and participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings; -Conduct psychosocial assessments and functional behavioral assessments; -Serve on student support teams and special education committees; -Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and student to agencies when appropriate; -Advocate for student services and students’ best interests; Show less

  • Kids In Crisis
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mental Health Counselor
      • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

      Provide assessments and counseling in response to psychosocial needs of students. Make referrals utilizing school services and outside resources. Conduct assessments,Including drug/alcohol use in high-risk behaviors Provide assessments and counseling in response to psychosocial needs of students. Make referrals utilizing school services and outside resources. Conduct assessments,Including drug/alcohol use in high-risk behaviors

  • Discovery Behavioral Health
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Counselor III
      • Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

      Facilitating the treatment plan set forth by the therapist by providing day-to-day support. Facilitate therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education and life skills . Assisting therapist in the discharge process by helping client transition home. Determining whether the new client has any special needs, communicating those needs to the treatment team and assisting in making sure the needs are met. Sharing vital information of the client’s progress with the treatment team. Understanding and maintaining the confidential nature of all client and program related activities. Show less

  • Manchester Youth Service Bureau
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Youth Outreach Worker/Youth Worker
      • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

      Provide counseling and crisis intervention to participants . Create and implement behavior management plans. Act as a resource and make referrals for youth and families to community agencies. Communicate with DCF, police, and other agencies when appropriate. Facilitate weekly group discussion Provide counseling and crisis intervention to participants . Create and implement behavior management plans. Act as a resource and make referrals for youth and families to community agencies. Communicate with DCF, police, and other agencies when appropriate. Facilitate weekly group discussion

  • University of Connecticut
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Social Work Intern
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      College mental health counseling, providing bi-weekly individual therapy to UConn undergrad and graduate students. Provided group psychotherapy for an Alcohol and Other Drugs group. Provided weekly drop-in consultation during walk in hours. Participated in weekly case conference. College mental health counseling, providing bi-weekly individual therapy to UConn undergrad and graduate students. Provided group psychotherapy for an Alcohol and Other Drugs group. Provided weekly drop-in consultation during walk in hours. Participated in weekly case conference.

  • Manchester Parks & Recreation
    • United States
    • Design
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Building Director/Site Director/Recreation Leader
      • Jun 2009 - Apr 2019

      Maintains accountability of and is responsible for the health and safety of all participants. Mentor youth with behavioral difficulties Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates all program offerings Assigns work schedules, supervises and evaluates staff. Has daily contact with parents and participants; resolves conflicts. Assists Special Events Coordinator in the implementation of special events; plans weekly camp events. Screens medical forms and prepares reports and forms as required. Mentor youth with behavior, social, & learning difficulties Show less

Education

  • University of Connecticut
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
    2017 - 2019
  • Central Connecticut State University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Work
    2015 - 2017

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