Dianne Cover LSW, MSW
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Psychotherapist with a proven track record at Resolution Counseling Center, enhancing mental health outcomes. With years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges and significantly improve satisfaction and coping strategies. Skilled in building rapport and employing analytical thinking. Demonstrated multicultural competence and a commitment to continuous professional development. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Resolution Counseling Center
05.2022 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
Medical Hospice Social Worker
Serenity Hospice Of New Jersey
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided crisis intervention services for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress during the end-of-life process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying informed of industry trends and best practices to enhance the quality of care provided.
- Served as a liaison between hospices and external agencies such as hospitals or nursing homes to facilitate efficient patient transitions into hospice care settings.
- Promoted self-care among interdisciplinary team members by initiating regular debriefing sessions following challenging cases or events.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
- Assisted bereaved family members with grief support services, connecting them to community resources when needed.
Senior Residental Counselor (Case Manager)
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Education
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers State University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson
Wayne, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Building rapport
- Anxiety Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Documentation
- Psychosocial assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Depression Treatment
- Grief counseling
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- All Nation United Church of God
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker-44SL06784500 (Active)
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Resolution Counseling Center
05.2022 - Current
Medical Hospice Social Worker
Serenity Hospice Of New Jersey
03.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Residental Counselor (Case Manager)
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
05.2010 - 04.2019
Master in Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson