Cristin Hoyt
Suffield,CT
Summary
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with extensive expertise in behavioral health and child welfare. Demonstrates proficiency in implementing evidence-based interventions and tracking patient progress, ensuring tailored treatment strategies that meet individual client needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Spring Health
Suffield, CT
02.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes through evidence-based cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy interventions.
- Adapted treatment plans based on patient progress to ensure alignment with individual needs.
- Documented patient information and responses to improve care quality and inform future treatment decisions.
Medical Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
Springfield, MA
05.2017 - Current
- Executed medical screenings and comprehensive evaluations, improving youth access to health services.
- Coordinated with community-based healthcare providers to resolve complex medical cases effectively.
- Responded to crisis hotline reports, conducting assessments and coordinating emergency interventions to ensure child safety.
- Tracked data metrics to ensure agency standards compliance, enhancing quality of care delivery.
- Supervised interns to enhance their training and professional development.
- Led coping skills group, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment for peers to develop healthy coping strategies.
Social Worker
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted assessments to identify and address social, emotional, and environmental needs of clients.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Reviewed referrals and completed intake documentation for psychiatric unit admissions, ensuring compliance with agency protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
Clinician
YWCA-Children Who Witness Violence Program
Springfield , MA
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered therapeutic support to children impacted by violence and trauma, promoting resilience and recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams, improving treatment outcomes and collaboration.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality regulations, ensuring data integrity.
Social Worker
Baystate Hight Street Health Center
Springfield, MA
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided empathetic support to clients and families during crises, enhancing resilience and developing coping strategies.
- Facilitated access to community resources like housing, food pantries, and transportation, enhancing clients' stability and well-being.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records, ensuring accurate tracking of client needs and treatment outcomes.
- Participated in seminars and workshops, gaining skills that strengthened service delivery and enriched client support.
Ongoing Social Worker
Department Of Children And Families
Springfield, MA
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with families, community organizations, school personnel, medical providers, and local law enforcement to enhance safety and well-being of children and families.
- Assessed children and families' strengths and needs to identify safety concerns and support resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive support and follow-up for clients.
- Documented case activity to support effective case management and ensure continuity of care.
Clinician
Community Health Resources, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
Mansfield, CT
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered in-home clinical services to children and families at risk of out-of-home placement, enhancing family stability and support.
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations to identify client needs and crafted individualized treatment plans to address specific challenges.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment progress, ensuring adherence to agency policies and facilitating effective care.
In-Home Therapy Clinician
Key Program
Springfield , MA
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Delivered in-home clinical services to children and families, improving clients' daily functioning and well-being.
- Created and executed tailored treatment plans, addressing individual client needs.
- Conducted intake interviews to perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of clients, informing treatment plans.
- Completed clinical documentation promptly per agency policy, supporting compliance and facilitating continuity of care.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Connecticut
West Hartford, CTBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- Behavioral interventions
- Treatment planning
- Crisis management
- Emergency strategies
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Behavioral assessment
- Motivational strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Client Advocacy
- Networking skills
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 121233, Massachusetts
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 010193, Connecticut
- Simmons University- Post-Master's Clinical Certificate in Relational and Multi-Contextual Treatment of Trauma, April 2026
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Therapist
Spring Health
02.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Holyoke Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
05.2017 - Current
Clinician
YWCA-Children Who Witness Violence Program
10.2016 - 04.2017
Social Worker
Baystate Hight Street Health Center
06.2016 - 04.2017
Ongoing Social Worker
Department Of Children And Families
04.2014 - 06.2016
Clinician
Community Health Resources, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
12.2013 - 03.2014
In-Home Therapy Clinician
Key Program
05.2013 - 11.2013
Master of Social Work -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Connecticut State University