Forensic Psychotherapist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Psychiatric Social Worker

• Aug 2021 - Present

Emergency Department Social Worker

• Dec 2019 - Aug 2021

• Assigned to the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 pandemic with the primary responsibility of conducting psychosocial and discharge planning needs assessments of patients with acute and chronic medical and psychiatric needs • Discharge dispositions consisting of sub-acute/acute rehab, inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health appointments, CHHA referrals, provision of durable medical equipment, methadone clinic appointments, detox and rehab referrals, homeless shelter referrals, ACS and APS referrals, and end of life care • Deliver information and education to patients and their families to meet patient needs and to develop safe and appropriate discharge plans • After hours and overnight management for code-blue and crisis intervention for entire hospital system Show less

Social Worker

• Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

• Responsible for assisting the development and oversight of the new Surf Vets Supportive Residence through the coordination of government agencies including the Department of Veterans Services, Department of Homeless Services and the New York City Housing Authority, the clinical and financial admissions process of homeless applicants and the development of partnerships with community participants • Coordinator and team leader for an 82-bed residential program for formerly homeless veterans comprised of mentally ill and chemically addicted men and women with complex health needs • Conduct intakes, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling and education, medical referrals, tenant meetings, client advocacy, monitoring of self-administration of medication and storage, and administrative discharges • Care coordination between clients, providers and natural supports • Staff training on areas of trauma informed care, cultural humility and co-occurring disorders • Supervise MSW interns with weekly meetings to discuss client issues and programmatic difficulties • Summarize and submit weekly clinical reports of daily activities and client progress Show less

Career Development Specialist / Relapse Prevention Coordinator

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Performed weekly meetings with an assigned caseload of 50 clients to deliver personal coaching in resume building, job search strategies, interview preparation and managing the stress associated with employment search • Supervised facilitators class scheduling and participant enrollment for five classes per week • Liaison to the Young Men’s Program carrying a caseload of all active 18 to 26 year olds in job search • Addressed reentry barriers consisting of felony convictions, histories of substance abuse and chronic homelessness by teaching the weekly Career Club classes using a person-centered lens for clients • Designed and instructed a curriculum for the weekly Career Success Strategies workshop that covered topics on New York Correction Law Article 23-A, obtaining RAP sheets, professionalism, and summarizing conviction history • Implemented the Ready, Willing and Able Relapse Prevention Curriculum Show less

Work Readiness Program Coordinator

• Jan 2012 - May 2015

• Facilitated lessons for over 200 students a year on occupational skills for young adults with learning and developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse histories, primarily from lower socioeconomic demographics • Managed team of DVE and Job Specialist staff to coordinate proper program placement and success of students • Designed and implemented new programing and curriculum to expand and enhance agency services • Provided person-centered counseling to ensure that each student's vocational needs were met • Evaluated student performance to determine if individuals were prepared for placement at internships • Compiled database of employer records, monthly progress notes and quarterly utilization reports • Co-chair and creator of Innovations Committee and member of Incident Review Committee Show less

Vocational Counselor Consultant

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

• Provided vocational counseling to a caseload of 40 individuals in a residence for limited income and formerly homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS • Created individualized vocational rehabilitation plans for residents in collaboration with case managers to achieve residents involvement in employment, skills training and educational opportunities • Coordinated pre-vocational and vocational groups targeting residents vocational rehabilitation goals • Provided vocational counseling to a caseload of 40 individuals in a residence for limited income and formerly homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS • Created individualized vocational rehabilitation plans for residents in collaboration with case managers to achieve residents involvement in employment, skills training and educational opportunities • Coordinated pre-vocational and vocational groups targeting residents vocational rehabilitation goals

Direct Support Specialist

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

• Mentored up to 10 teenagers with autism in a high school after-care program • Provided person-centered ADL skills training to further the independence of participants • Integrated individuals into the high school and community through social and volunteer opportunities • Mentored up to 10 teenagers with autism in a high school after-care program • Provided person-centered ADL skills training to further the independence of participants • Integrated individuals into the high school and community through social and volunteer opportunities