Emily Cadenasso, LCSW
Summary
Dedicated social worker and supervisor with 7 years of experience providing clinical strengths based treatment to diverse high risk populations. Specific skills and experience in psycho-social assessment, group therapy, treatment planning and advocacy skills. Three years of experience in leadership, clinical supervision and training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach
10.2024 - Current
- Provide guidance and support in treatment planning, clinical interventions and discharge planning
- Data collection and analysis of programs and systems to best support social work team and patients.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on best practices in mental health care.
- Supported compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted in recruiting, training and evaluating new staff members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care issues and develop solutions.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff in the delivery of clinical services.
- Performed audits on billing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervised a team of 10 clinicians providing direct patient care services.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in clinical services.
Clinical Supervisor/ Social Worker
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Assessed and evaluated performance of clinical interns, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical interns, including orientation, training and development.
- Provided direct clinical patient care, including psychosocial assessment and group therapy with diverse patient populations
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their needs and preferences.
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
Full-Time
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Spent the last four years managing household duties and raising two children.
- Stationed in Japan for three years due to spouse's career in the United States Navy.
Social Work Therapist
Pacific Lodge Youth Services
Woodland Hills
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided strengths based individual, group and family therapy to a caseload of up to 15 adolescent males placed in group care due to engaging in criminal behavior and substance use.
- Developed and implemented a ten week anger management course for groups of up to 20 residents to offer relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
- Regularly responded to emergency situations, such as suicidal ideation, violence and substance use.
- Charted and assessed daily status and progress of each client.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
San Diego
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy techniques to improve day to day functioning of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- Met with a caseload of six clients, three to four times weekly to treat behaviors and assess progress.
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Maternal and Child Health Social Work Intern
Lawndale Christian Health Center
Chicago
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Supported a caseload of ten at risk pregnant women throughout their pregnancies and the infant's first year of life. Observed and provided therapeutic treatment, intervention, and referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Provided monthly home visits for counseling sessions to enable client centered care.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary health care team to provide best possible care for clients.
Extended Family Support Program Casework Intern
ChildServ
Chicago
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Case management for six to ten infants and children being cared for by non-parent family members due to parents temporary or permanent inability to care for children due to substance use, unstable living conditions or abuse.
- Conducted in home psycho-social and needs-based assessments for children and families.
- Provided life and parenting skills trainings and referrals to community supports as needed.
Education
Master of Social Work - Community Health
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Women Studies
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI06.2013
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker 0904019318
Timeline
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Supervisor/ Social Worker
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
12.2022 - 10.2024
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
03.2018 - 12.2022
Social Work Therapist
Pacific Lodge Youth Services
03.2017 - 03.2018
Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
09.2016 - 03.2017
Maternal and Child Health Social Work Intern
Lawndale Christian Health Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
Extended Family Support Program Casework Intern
ChildServ
09.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Social Work - Community Health
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Women Studies
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor