Aurora Sisalli
Port Jefferson,NY
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with extensive experience at Stony Brook Medicine, excelling in care coordination and grant reporting. Proven expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and crisis intervention, successfully managing diverse client needs and enhancing community outreach initiatives. Committed to empowering patients and families through effective support and resource connection.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Stony Brook Medicine Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEAD)
05.2025 - Current
- Provide guidance, resources, and non-therapeutic support to patients and caregivers with dementia and mild cognitive disorders.
- Coordinate care and referrals with neuropsychologists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Assist patients, families, and caregivers with insurance and administrative processes.
- Participate in community outreach, including fundraising, public education, and connecting individuals to resources.
- Build and maintain partnerships with organizations such as Parker Jewish Institute, Catholic Health, and NYSDOH for the NYS CEAD Grant.
- Compile program data and prepare quarterly NYSDOH grant reports.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings for program coordination, patient care, and outreach planning.
Licensed Master Social Worker, Mobile Recovery Unit
CN Guidance and Counseling Services
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide clinical therapeutic services for 25+ client caseload with comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments specializing in dual diagnosis.
- Responsible for case management and care coordination with various internal programs.
- Assist with outreach in the community.
- Complete detailed psychotherapy progress notes, treatment plans, quality measurement document updates under OASIS/OMH guidelines.
Case Manager, Counselor
Seafield Services
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Independently facilitated three-hour intensive outpatient (IOP/IOS) group therapy sessions for adults with dual diagnoses.
- Provided individual therapy to a caseload of 35+ clients.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to establish accurate diagnoses and inform treatment planning.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2020
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Medical Electronic Health Records
- Grant reporting
- Public education initiatives
Certification
New York State Office of Profession, Social Work License, 122397, 12/01/23
Certifications Trainings
- NYS OMH, OASIS, IDS, LOCADTR Trained
- NARCAN Certified Trainer
- Motivational Interviewing Certification
- CBT Certification
- Harm Reduction Certification
- NYS Mandated Reporter 2024
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Stony Brook Medicine Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEAD)
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker, Mobile Recovery Unit
CN Guidance and Counseling Services
07.2023 - 04.2024
Case Manager, Counselor
Seafield Services
08.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Social Work -
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego