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Chaya Avtzon, LMSW

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Compassionate Social Worker devoted to supporting individuals and families through evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Having lived in Hong Kong, Australia, and New York, I offer a worldly perspective and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity. Skilled in assessment formulation, rapport building, and implementing tailored-interventions, I strive to help clients achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. Dedicated to continuous professional development, I am seeking a role within a dynamic, client-centered setting that values collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LMSW/Social Work Intern

Pesach Tikvah
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Provides individual counseling for clients with mental health diagnoses, including depression and schizophrenia.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans aligned with third-party payer requirements, detailing therapeutic interventions.
  • Collaborates with psychiatrists and case managers to enhance client well-being through collateral sessions.
  • Conducts in-person intake evaluations, performing assessments, and screenings for clinical diagnoses.
  • Participates in bi-monthly group supervision, presenting cases, and integrating received feedback.

Account Management

FIVE STAR PACKAGING
12.2020 - Current
  • Implements strategies to qualify and attract leads, driving business growth.
  • Cultivates strong customer relationships through proactive follow-ups and rapport-building.
  • Adapts to client needs while aligning with company objectives.
  • Delivers exceptional customer service tailored to unique client requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with legal regulations governing provided services.
  • Develops training materials for new hires in account management team.

Social Work Intern

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Service
Brooklyn
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Delivered individual counseling to clients experiencing bereavement and domestic violence using trauma-informed methods.
  • Co-facilitated bereavement support groups, alternating between leading and observing sessions.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and screenings for diverse client needs.
  • Managed ongoing case management to ensure coordinate care for clients.
  • Networked within Jewish community to enhance service visibility and access.
  • Engaged in weekly supervision with licensed clinicians to evaluate and strategize on complex client cases.

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
Remote
09.2021 - 06.2023

Supported individuals in emotional distress through identification and processing of feelings.

  • Conducted risk assessments utilizing a structured five-step model.
  • Created safe spaces for clients by ensuring confidentiality and ethical compliance.
  • Provided referrals to external providers for evaluation or treatment when necessary.
  • Offered guidance on coping mechanisms and strategies for crisis management.
  • Facilitated de-escalation techniques to mitigate clients' emotional distress.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Wurzweiler School of Social Work
05.2024

Bachelors of Psychology -

College of Mount St. Vincent
08.2021

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy and active listening
  • Rapport building
  • Multicultural competence
  • Reflective listening
  • Proactive follow-up skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • EMR software proficiency
  • Professional documentation
  • Intake assessments
  • Treatment planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Group facilitation
  • Genograms
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Certificate, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
  • Certificate of Crisis Intervention, Crisis Text Line
  • Trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, Psychodynamic Therapy. Play Therapy, and Grief Counseling

Timeline

LMSW/Social Work Intern

Pesach Tikvah
09.2023 - Current

Social Work Intern

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Service
09.2022 - 06.2023

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
09.2021 - 06.2023

Account Management

FIVE STAR PACKAGING
12.2020 - Current

Masters of Social Work -

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Bachelors of Psychology -

College of Mount St. Vincent