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
Livingston, NJ
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
Denville, NJ
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
New York, NY
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
Orangeburg, NY
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