Daniel Holohan
Sandstone Care
Washington,DC
5
years of professional experience
Licensed social worker with extensive direct practice experience in residential, school-based, and outpatient settings. Proven ability to engage and support adolescents experiencing substance use disorders, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, and learning disabilities through evidence-based practice. Innovative researcher focused on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders, contributing valuable insights to the field.
Work History
Primary Therapist
1 Year 5 Months- Provide individual and group counseling within a PHP setting, supporting adolescents navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and complete intakes to inform accurate diagnoses and level-of-care decisions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions aligned with client needs and program goals.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions to strengthen communication, reinforce recovery strategies, and enhance family system functioning.
- Lead discharge planning, including safety planning, referrals, and care coordination with families, schools, and community providers.
- Create and implement original group curricula and psychoeducational materials to enhance program quality and engagement.
School-Based Clinician
8 Months- Maintained a caseload of over 20 middle school students, delivering individual and group therapy to address emotional, behavioral, and social needs
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, intakes, and treatment planning to guide evidence-based interventions
- Implemented prevention-focused, school-wide supports, including social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons
- Collaborated closely with parents, teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care.
Clinical Intern
11 Months- Provided direct clinical services to adolescents with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
- Co-facilitated three social skills counseling groups and developed curricula
- Led comprehensive treatment plan review meetings with relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate placements for clients
- Maintained client reports to track progress, record interventions, and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need
Administrative Assistant
8 Months- Served as the public facing representative and primary point of contact for
- Ithaca College’s Office of Access, Opportunity & Achievement
- Managed office finances, website maintenance, event planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks
- Assisted in providing academic, financial and career support to students enrolled in opportunity programs including HEOP, CSTEP, CSTEM, and LSAMP programs
Yoga Instructor
1 Year- Instructed up to three yoga classes each week, providing accessible group fitness and mindfulness instruction primarily to elderly people and people with physical disabilities
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Membership Specialist
1 Year- Supervised and trained welcome center staff to provide an excellent member experience
- Utilized Daxco Operations to manage memberships, schedule programs, and process payments
- Processed financial assistance applications and assisted in connecting members to local services
- Promoted high level of member satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Skills
Individual and Group Therapy
Diagnosis and Evaluations
Client Assessment and Treatment Planning
Relapse Prevention
Crisis Intervention
Research Expertise
Confidential Case Documentation
Curriculum Development
Discharge Planning
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Sandstone Care
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
School-Based Clinician
Paving The Way MSI
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Clinical Intern
Westbrook Preparatory School
01.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Administrative Assistant
Ithaca College - OAOA
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Yoga Instructor
YMCA Of Ithaca & Tompkins County
09.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Membership Specialist
YMCA Of Ithaca & Tompkins County
05.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Syracuse University
Master of Social Work
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SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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Publications
Holohan, D., Marfilius K., & Smith C.(2023). Misophonia: A Review of the Literature and its Implications for the Social Work Profession. Social Work.
Licenses & Certifications
LIcensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Maryland, License #32952
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) - Washington, D.C., License #LG200003035
CPR/AED Certified - American Heart Association