Brent Cowan, MSW, LSW
Perth Amboy,New Jersey
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Psychiatric Social Worker
HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and social needs.
- Advocated for clients' access to community resources and support services effectively.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and stabilization for clients in distress.
Family Service Specialist
State Of New Jersey Division Of Child Protection
Perth Amboy, NJ
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Conduct Child Protective Investigations with allegations of child abuse/neglect against parents.
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
- Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Child Protective Specialist
New York City Administration For Children's Services
Staten Island, NY
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Transitional Specialist
SCO Family Of Services
Jamaica, NY
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
SYEP Site Supervisor and Job Developer
St Nicks Alliance
Brooklyn, NY
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted individuals with Addressing work place norms and developing career plans.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Monitored social interactions to promote positive social experiences for participants and staff to prevent conflicts.
- Collected time sheets to ensure timely payment of staff.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2017
High School Diploma -
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety
Jamaica, NY06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications expert (Word, Excel, power point, etc)
- NYS Connections, NJ Sprit, CARES, EPIC System knowledgeable
- NY and NJ Public Assistance/Social Services knowledgeable
- Effectively manage large Caseloads
- Child welfare and Family law knowledgeable
- Public speaking
Additional Information
Served on the Child fatality committee which reviewed all child fatalities that came into the preview of the agency and offer suggestions for new policies that will address any gaps that were observed during the Case review, utilizing the analysis of case demographics to predict patterns that effect diverse communities.
Served on the fatherhood engagement committee which developed new policies to ensure the engagement of fathers on cases and analyzed the outcomes in cases where fathers are present.
Timeline
Emergency Psychiatric Social Worker
HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Family Service Specialist
State Of New Jersey Division Of Child Protection
07.2022 - 12.2023
Child Protective Specialist
New York City Administration For Children's Services
08.2018 - 07.2022
Transitional Specialist
SCO Family Of Services
05.2017 - 07.2018
SYEP Site Supervisor and Job Developer
St Nicks Alliance
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
High School Diploma -
High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety