Christie Severino
New York,United States
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with a focus on bilingual mental health services and trauma-informed care. Successfully facilitated support groups and provided psychotherapy, yielding improved emotional well-being for clients. Advocates for client rights and community resources to enrich the lives of children, families, and older adults.
Overview
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Counselor Domestic Violence
PATHS TO HEALING A PROGRAM OF RISING GROUND
New York
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated support groups for survivors of domestic violence, promoting healing and resilience.
- Delivered DBT and CBT interventions to clients addressing mental health issues related to domestic violence.
- Organized client events to enhance community engagement and support networks for survivors.
- Provide therapeutic services to children and adults across the lifespan
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
University Settlement Society of
New York
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated individual dyadic psychotherapy sessions for caregivers and children under five, utilizing both in-person and virtual formats.
- Provide clinical intervention using trauma informed modalities within the Early Childhood Division and with community partners
- Delivered clinical support services to families with children ages 0 – 5, including individual and family consultations, treatment, advocacy, and connections to support services.
- Conducted home and school observations to inform assessment and treatment planning.
- Administer screening and assessment tools, such as DECA, PHQ-9, ASQ, during assessment and throughout treatment to aid in the development of treatment plans
- Partnered with community organizations to implement evidence-based practices and innovative programs promoting social-emotional development for children under five.
Case Manager
Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Isabella Geriatric Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Provide comprehensive case management services to the geriatric population including intake assessments for eligibility purposes and six months follow-up assessments.
- Managed caseload of home-bound seniors, coordinating Meals on Wheels, home care services, and community resources for clients and their families.
- Conducted weekly/bi-monthly wellness calls to assess client satisfaction with services and identify additional needs.
- Meet with clients in the comfort of their home every 6 months or once a year depending on the status of the case, conduct event-based assessments.
- Followed up with clients and agencies to document referral outcomes, create discharge plans, and determine case closure.
- Writing case notes, administering PHQ-9 Screenings, CAGE Assessment, Socialization/Isolation Assessment, and Nutritional Assessments.
- Acquired medical equipment and goods to ensure clients' safe living conditions at home.
Resident Assistant
Dwell, Dorm Treatment Center Recovery an Affiliate of The
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed onsite alcohol and drug testing to maintain compliance and support resident health
- Manages medication monitoring process with residents
- Transports residents to all necessary appointments and offsite engagements
- Manages medication monitoring process with residents
- Manages alcohol and drug testing onsite
- Conducts room checks and oversee chore responsibilities
- Accompanies residents to 12 step/support meetings in the community
- Inspected the house regularly for cleanliness and organization.
Family Support Specialist/Family Resource Specialist
South Bronx Healthy Families a Bronx Care Health System Affiliate Agency
South Bronx
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered home visiting and prevention services that focused on child development education and coordinated essential services and activities for at-risk families.
- Facilitated parent-child groups to strengthen bonding and attachment, fostering healthier family dynamics.
- Advocated for clients to access vital community resources and support, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Provide culturally competent services to diverse families in the South Bronx community, taking into account their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and values
- Utilized trauma-informed modalities in therapy to address clients' unique experiences.
- Provided dyadic child-parent psychotherapy to improve emotional connections between parents and children.
- Collect data information of the client when conducting initial assessments such as Mental health concerns, history of trauma, sexual abuse, substance use, or domestic violence
- Task supervisor to the interns, adding tasks to their calendars and training by taking them out on home visits and shadowing assessments
- Work closely with collaborative partners in the community to provide feedback, changes and support to clients who are enrolling and utilizing their resources
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Lehman College
The Bronx, NY01-2020
Associate - Arts -
Bronx Community College
The Bronx, NY09-2017
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical assessment
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Psychoeducation
- Mental health counseling
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Behavioral Assessment
- Individual Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Community resource coordination
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Counselor Domestic Violence
PATHS TO HEALING A PROGRAM OF RISING GROUND
12.2024 - Current
Bilingual Mental Health Clinician
University Settlement Society of
11.2022 - 05.2023
Resident Assistant
Dwell, Dorm Treatment Center Recovery an Affiliate of The
02.2022 - 05.2022
Case Manager
Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Isabella Geriatric Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
Family Support Specialist/Family Resource Specialist
South Bronx Healthy Families a Bronx Care Health System Affiliate Agency
12.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
Bachelor of Arts -
Lehman College
Associate - Arts -
Bronx Community College