Experience

Vibrant Emotional Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• 988 Contract Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Partnering with NYU McSilver Institute’s Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) as a clinician in practice to develop and facilitate trainings for mental health professionals across New York State via learning community. Partnering with NYU McSilver Institute’s Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) as a clinician in practice to develop and facilitate trainings for mental health professionals across New York State via learning community.



NicoleLee.nyc

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Psychotherapist

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  With my experience as a clinical social worker in the public sector, I have built a private practice providing individual, family, and couples therapy to New Yorkers of all ages primarily through a home-based model, with virtual options for treatment. With my experience as a clinical social worker in the public sector, I have built a private practice providing individual, family, and couples therapy to New Yorkers of all ages primarily through a home-based model, with virtual options for treatment.



NYC Health + Hospitals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Social Work - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022



Sanctuary for Families

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Lead an outpatient mental health program providing counseling and case management services to survivors of gender-based violence o Supervises a team of clinicians who provide counseling to children and families via individual therapy, group therapy, and family counseling with interventions including CBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, ACT, and play therapy o Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group clinical services, children's activity groups, and recreational activities for children and families o Provides consultation agency-wide on clinical issues for children, including child welfare issues, educational advocacy, trauma, child development, and the effects of domestic violence on children o Collaborates with Program Directors in Non-Residential and Crisis Shelter programs to ensure effective communication between staff and to develop programming for client families o Orchestrates with the Development team on fundraising efforts for the Children's Program, and regularly collaborates with Senior Managers of Institutional Giving on grants and funding proposals o Partners with the Evaluation team to ensure all programming is captured in the data system (Salesforce) including regularly monitoring the data from the Children's program for accuracy Show less



Henry Street Settlement

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2021

  o Oversaw an emergency family shelter monitored by HRA and OCFS, including the social service delivery and facilities management for 26 families fleeing domestic violenceo Created and implemented protocols and trainings to improve service delivery, support each family’s recovery from trauma, and housing outcomes with person-centered, trauma-informed approacheso Monitored fiscal functioning, including billing and budget, grant reporting and RFP response creation in partnership with agency development teamo Supervised the clinical interventions and case management provided by an assistant program director, intake worker, housing specialist, three case managers, and one youth social workero Supervised nine staff of youth program for 250 - 350 children in DV program and co-located homeless program, including afterschool, weeknight recreation, weekend, and out-of-school time programmingo Provided emergency back-up administrative coverage for 24 hour on-site crisis workero Awarded “Above and Beyond” recognition for organization-wide excellence in innovation and integration with Advocacy Committee team in July 2019 Show less

• Assistant Program Director of School-Based Mental Health Clinic Program

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  o Worked closely with Program Director to foster program’s efficacy and efficiency in eight schools, serving over 190 children in fiscal year 2017o Developed and monitored effectiveness of program’s operational policies and procedureso Conceived and implemented protocols and trainings for program to improve quality documentation and maximize income, to ensure all potential services are offered and reimbursedo Managed Internship Program including maintaining relationships and coordinating placements with social work schools and orientation of internso Maintained Professional Development In-service Program for SBMHC staff, in which learning needs of staff are identified and training provided on pro-bono basiso Wrote proposals and awarded grants by agency’s internal consumer advisor board, including health fairs and back-to-school evento Launched Shelter-Based mental health clinic opening in March 2017 in collaboration with shelter staff under a grant awarded from Deutsche Banko Supervised LMSW, LMHC and MSW Interns administratively and clinicallyo Awarded “Above and Beyond” recognition for organization-wide excellence in innovation and integration with SBMHC team in July 2017 Show less

• Child and Adult Therapist

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

  - School-Based Mental Health Clinic Therapist Serving PS 134 and PS 137 Kindergarten - 5th Grade Children and Families- Fee-for-Service Adult Outpatient Therapist

• Program Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Jan 2018

  Program Coordinator for the School-Based Mental Health Clinic Program



NYC Health + Hospitals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Worker II at Kings County Hospital Center

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  - Provided individual and group counseling and concrete service interventions for an acute inpatient unit of 27 individuals with varying psychiatric and co-morbid diagnosis, including individuals with chronically severe and persistent mental illness, pre- and post-partum, geriatric, first break, and substance use needs - Formulated biopsychosocial assessments utilizing on-going patient interviews, collateral engagement, family meetings, and DSM-V diagnosis, and submitted comprehensive reports on case findings and recovery throughout hospitalization - Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment team in evaluations of individuals’ progress over course of hospitalization, developed interdisciplinary treatment plans and participated in weekly transdisciplinary team meetings - Interpreted clinical and collateral information based on case data, histories, and interviews to establish an aftercare plan to promote improved, supported functioning in the community involving collaboration with community agencies and family/friends, and to coordinate alternative treatment when indicated - Utilized therapeutic intervention techniques of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate while acknowledging issues of culture, abuse, trauma, and drug-use to promote recovery and wellness Show less



Pitcairn Properties

• New York, NY

• Leasing Agent at The Magellan Luxury Residences

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  - Coordinated lease activity on market rent apartments (167 residential units) - Assisted property manager in quality building management and resident relations - Conducted tours of available apartments for prospective renters - Prepared lease renewals for market rent, NYC Section 8, and NY State Housing Finance Agency leases - Coordinated lease activity on market rent apartments (167 residential units) - Assisted property manager in quality building management and resident relations - Conducted tours of available apartments for prospective renters - Prepared lease renewals for market rent, NYC Section 8, and NY State Housing Finance Agency leases



NYC Health + Hospitals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Work Intern at Kings County Hospital Center

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Out-Patient Department - Maintained a diverse caseload of 5 clients, providing individual, family and play therapy on a weekly basis - Conducted weekly full psychiatric evaluations, including a mental status exam, suicide risk assessment and diagnosis for children and adolescents in an emergency walk-in clinic - Formulated treatment plans, quarterly treatment plan reviews, progress notes, and 6-8 page psychiatric evaluation reports - Consulted with attending psychiatrists, collaborated with case managers, schools, and foster care agencies - Participated in weekly transdisciplinary treatment team meetings including oral presentation of psychiatric evaluation reports and treatment plans - Updated Contact Directory of community resources and services - Co-facilitated and collected data for 4R’s and 2S’s Multiple Family Group evidence-based 16 week family group at School Based Mental Health Clinic of P.S. 114 Show less



ENACT Inc

• Program Associate

  • May 2011 - Jun 2011

  - Continued intern responsibilities as employee for the remainder of the academic year

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  - Collaborated with ENACT team and school staff to provide attendance improvement dropout prevention services to cohort of 140 at-risk high school freshman students- Monitored and collected attendance and academic data for cohort of 140 students, which was recorded in data collection portal (United Way's ETO)- Maintained caseload of 37 students, conducting biopsychosocial intake assessments and provided monthly individual counseling sessions to develop social-emotional skills and establish goals for academic success - Managed weekly groups aimed at improving social-emotional skills utilizing drama, art, and music therapy- Assisted in pilot program's management and facilitation Show less