Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer And Community Engagement
Licensure
Education And Licensure
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Christine Zeimetz

Christine Zeimetz

Summerville,SC

Summary

Results-oriented Licensed Independent Social Worker with extensive experience in individual, group, and couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions. Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Skilled at addressing complex psychosocial needs through a person-centered, strengths-based approach, including developing treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic groups, conducting risk assessments, and supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Demonstrated ability to foster trust, build rapport, and guide individuals toward meaningful change.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Social Worker

Foundations Counseling and Wellness
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual and couples therapy using trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities including ART and the Gottman Method.
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop collaborative, person-centered treatment plans.
  • Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with ethical, regulatory, and agency standards.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary case reviews and foster a collaborative work environment to ensure consistent, high-quality client care.

Mental Health Professional

Berkeley Community Mental Health Center
11.2021 - Current
  • Manage ongoing caseload of 80+ clients for individual and group therapy.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with SMART goals.
  • Facilitate weekly DBT groups and engage in DBT consultation team.
  • Lead a small clinical team, offering supervision and guidance to LMSWs and interns.
  • Collaborate closely with clinical directors and team leads to evaluate cases, resolve client concerns, and implement program improvements.
  • Collaborate in monthly multidisciplinary high-risk case reviews.
  • Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Social Worker

Synergy Counseling
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Delivered individual therapy sessions and facilitated DBT skills groups.
  • Managed caseloads and documentation, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
  • Supported clients through trauma-informed and strengths-based interventions.

Clinical Social Work Intern

CPC Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Co-facilitated PTSD and substance recovery groups.
  • Supported high-risk clients with trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions.
  • Conducted intakes, biopsychosocials, and discharge planning.

Social Work Intern

Cancer Support Community, Monmouth Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Led support groups on grief, loss, and cancer-related distress.
  • Created mindfulness-based workshops for stress management.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided emotional support chairside.

Social Work Intern & Outreach Coordinator

Coastal Communities Family Success Center
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Designed and facilitated life-skills and wellness programs for underserved communities.
  • Managed outreach initiatives, secured funding, and coordinated events.
  • Led a summer food-insecurity program for children in need.

Volunteer Foster Child Advocate

CASA of Monmouth County
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • Advocated in court for children's welfare and services compliance.
  • Collaborated with DCF, families, and school personnel on individualized care plans.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Rutgers University School of Social Work
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
01.2020

Skills

  • Individual, Group, & Couples Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Practices
  • Evidence-Based Practices
  • DBT, CBT, MI, & Mindfulness
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Recordkeeping and documentation
  • Assessment skills
  • Case Management
  • Goal-oriented treatment planning
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Multicultural competence
  • Effective communication
  • Self motivation
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Certified
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 & 2 Trained
  • DBT-Informed Practice

Volunteer And Community Engagement

  • Contracted property owner for emergency transitional housing (domestic violence, substance recovery, mental health).
  • Hosted community mental health discussions and support in a restaurant space.
  • Designed mindfulness-based intervention programming for cancer patients.
  • Reunited 20+ children with families through volunteer advocacy at CASA.

Licensure

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), South Carolina, #SW 140704
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), South Carolina

Education And Licensure

  • Master of Social Work, Rutgers University School of Social Work, NJ, 2021
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, 2020


Timeline

Clinical Social Worker

Foundations Counseling and Wellness
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Social Worker

Synergy Counseling
10.2023 - 06.2024

Mental Health Professional

Berkeley Community Mental Health Center
11.2021 - Current

Clinical Social Work Intern

CPC Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 04.2021

Social Work Intern

Cancer Support Community, Monmouth Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2020

Social Work Intern & Outreach Coordinator

Coastal Communities Family Success Center
05.2017 - 09.2019

Volunteer Foster Child Advocate

CASA of Monmouth County
03.2012 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rutgers University

Master of Social Work -

Rutgers University School of Social Work

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