AVANTIKA SHENOY
Silver Spring
Summary
Experiences social worker multilingual specializing in trauma-informed care for vulnerable populations, including survivors of violence and unhoused individuals. Developed and implemented effective care coordination frameworks, significantly improving referral pathways and client engagement in telehealth services. Proven ability to enhance service tracking and documentation for continuity of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrative Wellness Practitioner
Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation
Washington
11.2024 - Current
- Provided trauma-informed support to unhoused single mothers and transitional housing residents, improving access to essential services through telehealth and hybrid models
- Coordinated referrals and follow-ups with housing, behavioral health, and healthcare providers, enhancing continuity of care for clients
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of case managers, financial coaches, and housing navigators to support clients holistically.
- Documented psychosocial assessments and client progress in electronic systems such as Apricot, facilitating effective care coordination and service tracking
Outreach and Training Program Manager
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
Washington
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated care navigation and resource linkage for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, enhancing access to housing, healthcare, and behavioral health services for Medicaid-eligible and uninsured populations
- Develop and implement trauma-informed care coordination frameworks across community partners to improve service delivery and referral pathways
- Built partnerships with healthcare providers, housing agencies, and social service organizations to strengthen cross-system access to care
- Supervised and trained 55+ volunteers and interns in care coordination, crisis response, and client support workflows to ensure effective service delivery
- Facilitate telehealth-based survivor 'Care Circles' to support emotional stabilization and continuity of care
- Developed documentation systems for program tracking, reporting, and service accountability aligned with clinical standards
Healing Support Specialist
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
Washington
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered telehealth-based individual clinical support to survivors, enhancing emotional stabilization and increasing engagement in ongoing care services
- Coordinated telephonic and virtual care to connect clients with housing, mental health, and crisis support services, ensuring access to essential resources
- Managed clinical documentation and service tracking within internal case management systems, facilitating accurate record-keeping and follow-up care
Outreach and Training Program Coordinator
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
Washington
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated virtual trainings on trauma-informed care coordination for community providers, equipping partner organizations with skills to better support survivors
- Coordinated survivor-centered care coordination and resource referrals across housing, legal, healthcare systems, enhancing access to vital services for survivors
- Developed anti-carceral community safety resources and survivor-centered service materials to empower communities in addressing safety and support needs
- Supported program operations through clinical documentation, client tracking, and service reporting systems
MSW Intern / Pre-Licensed Clinician
Rosehill Psychological Services
New York
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered telehealth psychotherapy services to individuals and couples, enhancing emotional regulation and increasing treatment engagement
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate client care and maintain continuity across providers, ensuring comprehensive support
- Documented clinical sessions, assessments, and treatment plans in electronic health records to support ongoing therapeutic processes
Clinical MSW Intern
Wanda Alston Foundation
Washington
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Led weekly therapeutic groups emphasizing coping skills, stabilization, and peer support, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth
- Facilitated medication adherence, appointment scheduling, and service navigation, contributing to improved treatment compliance for clients
- Coordinated care for LGBTQ+ youth in transitional housing by linking clients to Medicaid-funded behavioral health, psychiatric, and community services, enhancing access to vital resources
Training Institute Coordinator
Freedom Network USA
Washington
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Coordinated national training programs for 5,000+ service providers in trauma-informed care, housing navigation, and survivor services, enhancing support for vulnerable populations
- Managed consultant teams to deliver federally funded training initiatives in compliance with DOJ Office for Victims of Crime requirements, ensuring quality and effectiveness
- Supported reporting, documentation, and operational tracking for multi-state training initiatives, contributing to program transparency and accountability
Case Manager Intern
Amara Legal Center
Washington
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Facilitated access to transitional housing and community-based resources, promoting safety and stability for clients
- Conducted intake assessments and coordinated referrals for legal, housing, and behavioral health services, enhancing support for survivors of exploitation
- Maintained comprehensive case documentation in client management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress
Legal Aid Intern
Maiti Nepal
Kathmandu
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared legal cases and coordinated with attorneys and social service providers, ensuring comprehensive support for clients
- Coordinated case management and service linkage for survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence, facilitating access to critical resources
- Documented and organized missing persons and at-risk client records across regional offices, enhancing information flow and client tracking
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Clinical Social Work, Contemporary Social Issues
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, Government
American University
Washington, DC12-2017
Skills
- Telehealth Clinical Services
- Care management
- Psychosocial assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavioral health
- Equity-based practice
- EHR management
- Clinical documentation
- Program coordination
- Resource navigation
- Team collaboration
- Group facilitation
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Languages: Hindi, Kannada, English
Certification
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Maryland
Relevant Trainings
- Training on First Episode Psychosis – Center for Practice Innovations, New York State Psychiatric Institute (2021)
- Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy – Center for Practice Innovations, New York State Psychiatric Institute (2021)
- Certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Medical University of South Carolina (2021)
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Training – Columbia University (2021)
- Complicated Grief Therapy: Principles and Procedures – Columbia University (2021)
- Skills-Based Crisis Response Training – Project LETS (2021)
Timeline
Integrative Wellness Practitioner
Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation
11.2024 - Current
Outreach and Training Program Manager
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
08.2022 - Current
Healing Support Specialist
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
05.2022 - 10.2022
MSW Intern / Pre-Licensed Clinician
Rosehill Psychological Services
09.2021 - 05.2022
Outreach and Training Program Coordinator
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
01.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical MSW Intern
Wanda Alston Foundation
01.2021 - 05.2021
Training Institute Coordinator
Freedom Network USA
03.2018 - 11.2020
Case Manager Intern
Amara Legal Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Legal Aid Intern
Maiti Nepal
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Clinical Social Work, Contemporary Social Issues
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, Government
American University