Beth Bruschini
Dutchess County Department of Health
REDHOOK,NY
41
years of professional experience
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience supporting diverse families and children within the Early Intervention System. Expertise in guiding families through challenging transitions while maintaining objectivity and calm in high-pressure situations. Recognized for building trust and providing respectful, dignified support that empowers clients in their journey.
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
7 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions promoting emotional well being and coping strategies using CBT modality.
- Developed and updated treatment plans .
Early Intervention Specialist
5 Years 9 Months- Developed individualized intervention plans to support children 0-3 with developmental delays.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's progress and adjust interventions.
- Monitored and documented children's progress, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child's development at home.
- Managed caseloads of up to 200 children efficiently to maintain timely documentation and service delivery without compromising quality of care.
Owner, LCSW and Ongoing Service Coordinator
11 Years 6 Months- Provided Social Work, Service Coordination and Family Counseling for families receiving Early Intervention.
- Handled large caseloads of 60+ families dealing with complex issues including-homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, etc.
- Developed treatment plans for children and families while collaborating with other agencies and providers.
- Adhered to BEI compliance standards and protocols.
Crisis Consultant
2 Years 2 Months- Provided crisis consultation in Emergency room.
- Diagnosed patient conditions and made critical decisions regarding necessity of psychiatric hospitalization.
- Collaborated with Doctors and Mental Health Providers
- Diffused and took charge in extreme and emotionally charged situations.
OSC and Social Worker
6 Years 4 Months- Trained and Supervised 8 Ongoing Service Coordinators.
- Wrote a guide to the EI process as a teaching tool for the Service Coordinators that I supervised.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, addressing mental health and social service needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights and services, fostering community partnerships for support systems.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance communication and coping skills among participants.
- Counseled hundreds of families regarding- Mental Health, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc.
- Coordinated Services and procured services for children with developmental delays.
Social Work Consultant
8 Years 11 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting client
- Facilitated training workshops for staff on best practices in case management and client engagement techniques.
Adjunct Professor
2 Years- Taught Child Psychology to College students.
- Facilitated discussions that encouraged critical thinking among students.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods to ensure academic integrity.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
Case Manager 2
7 Years 7 Months- Worked in Child Protective and Foster Care managing large caseloads.
- Investigated reports of suspected Child abuse and neglect and prepared petitions for family court.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self sufficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Social Work
Master of Science - Licensed Master Social Worker
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills/excellent Communication skills
Experienced in Family and individual counseling
crisis intervention and behavior management
Multicultural competence
Vast knowledge of Child development
Strong Assessment skills
Experience with Conflict de-escalation
Strong supervisory and management skills
Well versed in HIPAA and FERPA
Record keeping and documentation skills
Knowledge of community resources and support services
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Headway
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Early Intervention Specialist
Dutchess County Department of Health
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
Crisis Consultant
Putnam Hospital Center
09.2013 - 11.2015Read More
Owner, LCSW and Ongoing Service Coordinator
Myself
05.2009 - 11.2020Read More
OSC and Social Worker
MHAPD and Valley Consultant Services
01.2003 - 05.2009Read More
Adjunct Professor
Mount Saint Mary's College
09.2001 - 09.2003Read More
Social Work Consultant
Greystone Progams, INC
01.1995 - 12.2003Read More
Case Manager 2
Dutchess County DSS
01.1986 - 08.1993Read More
SUNY At Albany
Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Social Work
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SUNY At Albany
Master of Science from Licensed Master Social Worker
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SUNY Delhi
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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