Christina Comenos, LCSW
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated Social Work Program Director with over 25 years of diverse clinical experience, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to navigate complex systems while fostering team collaboration and delivering innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives. Core competencies include strategic planning, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Committed to advancing social work practices that positively impact communities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Counseling Services Program
Jewish Children and Family Services of Greater Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd, PA
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Maintained current knowledge of theory, practice, and ethics within the counseling profession.
- Planned, implemented, administered, coordinated, monitored, and evaluated the specific programs, functions, services, and activities of the Counseling Department, including operating policies and procedures.
- Supervised and oversaw a team of clinicians to ensure high-quality counseling services.
- Developed and fostered ongoing organizational partnerships.
- Worked collaboratively with all JFCS directors to co-manage the efficiency and effectiveness of JFCS programming.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts
- Analyze data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
Outpatient and Community Services Supervisor
Spurwink
Biddeford, ME
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated employees in the Outpatient and Community Services (OCS) Department.
- Assured team members maintain current electronic client records and documentation according to Spurwink and licensing standards.
- Effectively provided ongoing individual and group supervision for a team of fifteen clinicians.
- Monitored productivity expectations and all day-to-day programmatic functions.
- Understood and managed the unique dynamics and expectations of working within the public-school environment, as appropriate for school-based employees.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with community partners, and financial stakeholders.
Community Builder
Opportunity Alliance, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children
Biddeford, ME
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Convened and facilitated Steering Committee and provider network meetings across service sectors, including police, schools, child protection, adult and youth health services, and faith communities.
- Recruited and empowered residents, including many youth, to participate in community revitalization efforts.
- Provided neutral facilitation for difficult conversations between partners and/or residents when needed.
- Provided residents with coordinated connections to community resources through open-door intake and/or referrals from partners.
School-Based Clinician
Sweetser
Berwick, ME
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Formulated and implemented individual and family treatment for children in grades K-6
- Utilized evidence based clinical modalities to address client presentation related to trauma and rural poverty
Staff Assistant
United States Senate, Senator Susan Collins
Biddeford, ME
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Served as caseworker for constituents of York County who needed assistance navigating Federal, State and local systems
- Represented Senator Collins at various events throughout York County
Crisis Worker
Crisis Response Services
Biddeford, ME
02.2003 - 07.2004
- Assessed clients in crisis and developed least restrictive clinical disposition
- Participated in community trauma response team and provided post traumatic stress intervention, education and support
Police Liaison Social Worker
Biddeford Police Department
Biddeford, ME
07.2000 - 12.2003
- Partnered with law enforcement to provide intervention, brief treatment and on going follow-up for the Biddeford Community
- Co-instructed cross trainings for both police and social service providers
Forensic Interviewer
The Spurwink Child Abuse Program
Portland, ME
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Conducted forensic evaluations of children alleging abuse and provided expert testimony in court to the findings of these evaluations
- Provided individual and family counseling for children who were victims of abuse
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College School of Social Work
Boston, MA01.1998
BS - Human Development/Child Life
Wheelock College
Boston, MA01.1995
Skills
- Unique relationship-building and human connection skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Collaborative Team Management
- Interviewing and hiring
- Maintaining morale
- Supporting staff development
- Strengthening Community Networks
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic interagency partnerships
- Interdisciplinary Team Engagement
- Community Engagement in Fundraising
- Team Skill Enhancement
- Confident Presentation Skills
- Community services coordination
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
Licenses, trainings and achievements
- Obtained independent clinical social work license (LCSW) in 2004. Currently hold active LCSW in Pennsylvania.
- Completed advanced training in the Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) framework for intervention with youth and families who have experienced multiple and/or prolonged traumatic stress.
- Previous Advisory Board Member York County Children's Advocacy Center.
- Completed intensive 32 hour Ethical Clinical Supervision training.
- Completed Spurwink sponsored, year-long leadership training series.
- Founder and Director of The Sophia Memorial Fund, a non-profit that strived to enhance the quality of life for critically/terminally ill children in Maine and their families. Provided dual perspective training to nursing and child life professionals in graduate school and health care settings.
- Counseling Services Inc, Kudos Community Award Recipient.
Timeline
Director, Counseling Services Program
Jewish Children and Family Services of Greater Philadelphia
09.2021 - 03.2025
Outpatient and Community Services Supervisor
Spurwink
08.2015 - 08.2021
Community Builder
Opportunity Alliance, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children
02.2012 - 11.2014
School-Based Clinician
Sweetser
02.2009 - 07.2010
Staff Assistant
United States Senate, Senator Susan Collins
07.2004 - 12.2006
Crisis Worker
Crisis Response Services
02.2003 - 07.2004
Police Liaison Social Worker
Biddeford Police Department
07.2000 - 12.2003
Forensic Interviewer
The Spurwink Child Abuse Program
09.1998 - 06.2000
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons College School of Social Work
BS - Human Development/Child Life
Wheelock College
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