Autumn Loke, LCSW
Binghamton ,NY
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in educational and out-patient clinical settings providing crisis assessment and intervention, psychotherapy services, social emotional skill development, and referrals for services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Counselor for Social Work
Binghamton University Liberty Partnerships Program
08.2010 - Current
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic techniques to foster positive change in student's lives.
- Provide crisis management support, effectively deescalating high-stress situations.
- Assist students in identifying personal strengths, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles.
- Enhance student relationships by providing personalized and empathetic counseling services.
- Assist students in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Determine students' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provide education on mental health topics and resources to students.
- Contribute to staff meetings by sharing insights into current trends and emerging issues in the field of mental health counseling.
- Delivered presentations at professional conferences to share best practices and expand industry knowledge base.
- Work with clients to help them resolve behavioral, social and personal problems.
- Assist students in identifying personal strengths, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles.
MSW Clinical Intern
Lourdes Center for Mental Health
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained compliance with necessary documentation using OMH standards.
- Evaluated and assessed potential clients for admission to the program.
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills.
- Collaborated with treatment team to achieve positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Provided individual therapy drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory.
- Maintained an outpatient practice of 10 plus clients per week.
- Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes.
- Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness using standardized outcome measures, enabling adjustments as needed for optimal results.
MSW Clinical Intern
United Health Services Suboxone Clinic
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills.
- Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation for each client, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
- Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes.
- Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with clients that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term recovery goals.
- Collaborated with external providers to ensure continuity of care for clients receiving services from multiple agencies.
- Promoted client well-being through the provision of supportive counseling and skill-building interventions.
- Advanced cultural competence within the agency by delivering culturally sensitive services to diverse populations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Binghamton University - CCPA
Binghamton, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Binghamton University - CCPA
Binghamton, NY05.2010
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communicator
- Excellent team collaboration
- Strong culturally competent service delivery
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development
- Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Experience providing individual and group therapy
Affiliations
- 2020 Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, HYPE Award - Non-Profit category
- 2017 Binghamton City School District, Patriot Pride Award
- 2013 NYSED Liberty Partnerships Program, Liberty Staff Exemplary Service Award
Timeline
MSW Clinical Intern
Lourdes Center for Mental Health
08.2016 - 05.2017
MSW Clinical Intern
United Health Services Suboxone Clinic
08.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Counselor for Social Work
Binghamton University Liberty Partnerships Program
08.2010 - Current
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Binghamton University - CCPA
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Binghamton University - CCPA
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