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Robyn Altman

Parkland

Summary

I am a highly motivated and skilled social worker who graciously handles and resolves challenging client issues. I have an extensive background in working with individuals who have chronic mental illness, eating disorders, along with drug and alcohol addiction issues. I am committed to consistently deliver exceptional patient support and care. I am confident in interacting, communicating and collaborating with professionals of various disciplines and experienced at working with patients who have a wide range of backgrounds and challenges.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Parenting Coach

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
  • Empower parents to take back their sense of control and confidence around their parenting while learning mindful approaches to parenting , positive communication skills, and cultivate deeper connection to their children and themselves.
  • Foster stronger family connections with clients by providing Individual and group coaching packages.
  • Help clients identify both positive and negative patterns of behavior, set boundaries and goals.
  • Identifying parenting strengths and progress while acknowledging barriers in reaching goals throughout their process in our work.


Social Worker/Full-time and Per Diem

Gracie Square Hospital Dual Focus Unit
09.2002 - 06.2012
  • Supported patients and families in intensive treatment Dual Focus Unit coping with problems resulting from severe mental illness and challenges with alcohol and drug addiction
  • Conducted psychosocial evaluations
  • Collaborated with various interdisciplinary teams within the hospital to coordinate patient care and determine level of treatment and living arrangements upon discharge
  • Facilitated therapeutic groups addressing patients history and understanding of mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse which led up to hospitalization
  • Worked closely with discharge planner to insure highest levels of success for patient upon discharge.

Therapist/Part-time

East Side Psychiatric Services
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
  • Consulted with psychiatrist for pharmacological management and treatment of various mental illness diagnoses
  • Evaluated course of patient treatment, tracked progress and modified as needed
  • Connected patients with community service and resource agencies to help insure better quality of life.

Therapist/Full-time

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
04.2001 - 06.2002
  • Conducted individual therapy and family therapy sessions for chronically mentally ill adults
  • Completed full psychosocial assessments, developed and implemented treatment plans which were modified as needed
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to maintain treatment plans for patients
  • Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions
  • Connected patients to community resources and services to maintain stability.

Case Manager/Full-time

Gracie Square Hospital
09.2000 - 01.2001
  • Provided individual and group therapy for patients suffering from eating disorders and mental illness
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to provide cohesive care to patients
  • Coordinated with community service and resource agencies for patients upon discharge.

Education

Masters in Social Work/Scholarship Recipient -

New York University
New York, NY

BS in Communications/Minor in TV & Radio Productions -

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative

Interpersonal

Crisis Intervention

Strong work ethic

Resourcing

Life skills counseling and planning

Empathetic

Problem Solving

Timeline

Certified Parenting Coach

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Therapist/Part-time

East Side Psychiatric Services
01.2009 - 12.2010

Social Worker/Full-time and Per Diem

Gracie Square Hospital Dual Focus Unit
09.2002 - 06.2012

Therapist/Full-time

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
04.2001 - 06.2002

Case Manager/Full-time

Gracie Square Hospital
09.2000 - 01.2001

Masters in Social Work/Scholarship Recipient -

New York University

BS in Communications/Minor in TV & Radio Productions -

Northeastern University

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