Emily Gabel, LSW
Springfield,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and goal-driven social worker with over a decade of experience in case management, advocacy, assessment and treatment planning in hospital and community settings. Creative problem-solver committed to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and individualized intervention planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Social Worker
RWJBarnabas Health
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients upon admission and on an ongoing basis to evaluate social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs and identify barriers to care
- Provide case management, advocacy, counseling, and referral coordination to patients and their families navigating complex psychosocial and medical situations
- Develop and implement safe and timely discharge plans for 20+ patients to ensure continuity of care and facilitate transitions to post-acute settings and services
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate with healthcare teams to coordinate and reevaluate plans of care
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal providers and community organizations
Support Coordination Supervisor
Dawn Center For Independent Living
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised case management team serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring adherence to all agency, state, and federal policies and procedures
- Participated in service plan meetings with individuals and their support teams and maintained communication to resolve conflicts, manage crises, and guide complex cases
- Conducted intake meetings and developed initial service plans documenting strengths, needs, and goals
- Responded to after-hours urgent phone calls by assessing health and safety needs and providing linkage to appropriate community resources
- Implemented quality assurance measures, improving service delivery and service recipient satisfaction rates
Clinician
YAI
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for children and adults with disabilities
- Provided appropriate referrals to internal services and community programs based on identified needs
Community and Family Services Supervisor
YAI
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed program contracts and coordinated groups, training and workshops, and community outreach activities for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, and their caregivers
- Conducted intakes, developed service plans, and provided education and resources to support goal attainment and self-determination
- Planned and facilitated life skills, social skills, and mindfulness groups that fostered greater independence, self-advocacy, coping mechanisms, positive relationships, and communication
Intake Specialist
YAI
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Fielded approximately 60 incoming calls and emails weekly from individuals with I/DD and their caregivers, educating them on service eligibility and available resources
- Created and led presentations for diverse community audiences on accessing programs and navigating complex service systems
Social Work Intern
Center For Urban Community Services
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Utilized an evidence-based Supported Employment model to provide case management and individual counseling to adults with mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and other needs
Social Work Intern
Rockland Psychiatric Center
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups and counseled adults with serious and persistent mental illness to support recovery and transition to independent living
Education
Master of Social Work -
Touro College
New York, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Psychology -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY06-2011
Skills
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Medical Social Work
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Outreach
- Mental Health
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New Jersey - License #44SL06119300
Timeline
Per Diem Social Worker
RWJBarnabas Health
09.2024 - Current
Clinician
YAI
10.2021 - 05.2023
Support Coordination Supervisor
Dawn Center For Independent Living
07.2021 - 12.2023
Community and Family Services Supervisor
YAI
07.2018 - 07.2021
Intake Specialist
YAI
09.2015 - 07.2018
Social Work Intern
Center For Urban Community Services
09.2014 - 05.2015
Social Work Intern
Rockland Psychiatric Center
01.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Social Work -
Touro College
Bachelor of Psychology -
Stony Brook University