Bianca Garofano
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Intern with hands-on experience in group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management. Demonstrates strong skills in treatment planning and therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients while fostering positive change and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care
Marlboro, New Jersey
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for new adolescent clients to determine treatment needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance patient engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
- Cofacilitated individual therapy sessions, providing personalized support to clients.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to review treatment plans and coordinate services effectively.
- Engaged in regular clinical supervision to develop professional skills and competencies.
- Observed client discharges to ensure adherence to discharge protocols.
- Applied various therapeutic frameworks to tailor approaches for diverse client needs.
Paraprofessional (ESY)
Howell Township Public schools
Howell , NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special education students
- Worked with LLD
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
School Social Work Intern
Manalapan Englishtown School District
Manalapan, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Observations of students
- Attended IEP meetings
- Observed different classroom structures : MD, LLD, RESOURCE
- Performed check-in's and checkout's with students
- Developed communication skills
- Observed sessions
Live-Out Nanny
Families In The Community
Freehold, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Nanny for various families
- Live-out
- Drive kids to and from locations
- Meal prep
- Homework assistance
Cashier
Dangelo Italian Market
Freehold, NJ
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Customer Service
- Take Catering orders
- Operated register and payments
Receptionist
L.A Dance NJ PAC
Colts Neck, NJ
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Handled monthly tuition payment
- Billing
- Attendance in classes
- Organized schedules
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Georgian Court University
Lakewood05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ06-2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Emotionally Supportive
- Emotionally Supportive
- Dependable
- Child psychology knowledge
- Early Childhood Education
- Child supervision
- School Social Work Knowledge
- General Social Work Knowledge
- Empathetic
- Active/reflexive listening
- Case Management Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Child Development
- Customer Service
- Cash Register Operation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Clinical supervision
- Substance abuse
- Relapse prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accomplishments
Phi Alpha Honor's Society
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care
09.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional (ESY)
Howell Township Public schools
07.2025 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Manalapan Englishtown School District
09.2024 - Current
Cashier
Dangelo Italian Market
09.2022 - 08.2024
Live-Out Nanny
Families In The Community
06.2021 - Current
Receptionist
L.A Dance NJ PAC
09.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgian Court University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Brookdale Community College
Master of Science - Social Work
Georgian Court University