ANDREW DOBSON
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Well-qualified social work professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families and giving patients continuous support through counseling. Good communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, resolving conflicts, and solving diverse problems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Case Manager
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
The Bronx, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Coordinated move-in activities for new tenants including furniture donations, apartment cleaning, installation of safety equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions utilizing a computerized database system.
- Facilitated weekly case management meetings with clients to review progress towards goals and provide additional support as needed.
- Compiled monthly reports detailing program outcomes and successes achieved through case management efforts.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Conducted initial interviews with clients to assess their housing needs and develop individualized service plans.
OLP Therapist
The Children's Village
Bronx , NY
05.2019 - 09.2024
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Caseworker
The Children's Village
Bronx , NY
04.2012 - 02.2019
- Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Prepared reports and case notes detailing client interactions and progress.
- Conducted outreach activities in the community in order to identify potential new referrals for program services.
- Attended professional trainings related to best practices in case management techniques.
- Developed relationships with local agencies to ensure access to necessary services for clients.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
Education
Licensed Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2018
Skills
- Case management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Community resource coordination
- Mental health support
- Family engagement
- Individual counseling
- Trauma Based Therapy
Certification
- LICESENSED MASTERS SOCIAL WORKER
Timeline
OLP Therapist
The Children's Village
05.2019 - 09.2024
Housing Case Manager
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Caseworker
The Children's Village
04.2012 - 02.2019
Licensed Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Lehman College
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