EILEEN DACEY
Lynn,MA
Summary
Seasoned social worker with professional experience and scholarly knowledge of social justice issues that affect marginalized communities. Experience advocating for the interest of clients at all levels of social work practice (i.e., micro, mezzo, and macro). Expertise in social welfare policy and qualitative research in order to produce outcomes-based results. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 10+ years of experience serving communities by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Simmons University, School of Social Work
09.2022 - Current
- Provide teaching across the curriculum and contribute to curriculum development for both clinical and policy classes at both the BSW and MSW level.
- Engage in scholarship that advances the mission of the social work profession
- Engage in service to the SSW, the University, and community at-large
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
Outpatient Clinician
New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA)
02.2021 - Current
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to adults diagnosed with OCD related disorders
- Conduct full psychiatric diagnostic batteries for clients
- Provide clinical supervision for MSW students and preliminary licensed social workers
- Provide training on clinical techniques for staff and professions
Behavioral Health Counselor II, LICSW//Psychiatric
MassGeneral Brigham-Salem Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Provide on-site psychiatric evaluation and consultation for patients in the emergency room
- Arrange for disposition planning
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professions to provide effective emergency treatment to patients
Clinical Director
AgeSpan Elder Services
06.2017 - 02.2024
- Managed the hoarding program including program budgets, grant applications, and all grant writing
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy
- Managed crisis cases
- Offered regional agency consultations and educational training
- Supervised all clinical staff
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies related to hoarding disorder in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2026
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville08-2011
Skills
- 10 years in human services
- 7 years in social welfare policy
- 7 years providing clinical supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, SPSS, and NVivo
- Ambitious team player
- Seasoned public speaker
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Legislative Experience
- Evaluated existing policies and identified areas for improvement in MA pertaining to animal cruelty
- Provided written and oral testimony on bills in both MA and NH
- Researched case law and legal precedents to determine their impact on proposed legislation in MA
- Researched and analyzed specific policy issues and provided recommendations based on data
- Drafted and defended legislation
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Simmons University, School of Social Work
09.2022 - Current
Outpatient Clinician
New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA)
02.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor II, LICSW//Psychiatric
MassGeneral Brigham-Salem Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Clinical Director
AgeSpan Elder Services
06.2017 - 02.2024
Ph.D. - Social Work
Simmons University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Florida
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