Francisca Duarte-LMSW- SIFI
Ridgefield Park
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with many years of experience providing comprehensive social work services across school, clinical, and community-based settings. Skilled in conducting psycho-social assessments, supporting IEP development, and delivering culturally responsive individual and group counseling. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong commitment to advocacy, crisis intervention, and connecting children and families to vital resources that support emotional well-being and academic success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
McCarton
The Bronx 10460
02.2025 - Current
- Teaches the student to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills, as stated in the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan).
- Assists children , as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.
- Writes progress reports and other requested written assignments related to the clients.
- Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists, and clients.
- Becomes fluent in the understanding of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).
- Able to provide ongoing consultation to families to help them build their knowledge and skills to support their children’s development.
- Participated in workshops and seminars related to Applied Behavioral Analysis topics such as Autism Spectrum Disorders or Positive Behavior Supports.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors in clients.
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Educated families about ABA principles and procedures so they could better understand their child's diagnosis and treatment plan.
School Social Worker
New York City Department of Education
Bronx
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with school psychologists and other professionals as part of the School-Based Support Team (SBST).
- Evaluate children for special education services eligibility using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process.
- Conduct classroom observations and social history interviews.
- Coordinate with educators and service providers to assess student needs.
- Visit preschool settings for Turning 5 evaluations.
- Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and link high-risk students to counseling.
- Conduct comprehensive social histories and psycho-social evaluations.
- Participate in IEP development and SBST meetings.
- Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support RTI strategies.
- Help families access community-based mental health, and social services.
- Maintain documentation including progress notes and reports.
- Participate in School Intervention Team (SIT) meetings to discuss challenging student cases, explore intervention strategies, and guide the referral process when necessary.
- Stay informed through professional development on school social work, and special education law.
Clinician
Acacia Network - Westchester Center of Excellence-CCBHC
Bronx
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Conducts mental health and substance abuse screenings to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provides individual, family, and group therapy, as well as complex care management.
- Performs psychosocial and diagnostic evaluations under clinical supervision and in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
- Provided counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
- Develops individualized safety plans for high-risk patients.
- Participates in case conferences and treatment planning with the clinical team.
- Coordinates discharge planning and referrals to higher levels of care as needed.
- Engages families through interventions and support.
- Applies therapeutic modalities including CBT, MI, mindfulness, anger management, and more.
- Participates in intake, collaborative documentation, and scheduling processes.
- Maintains accurate records and submits required reports.
- Attends clinical supervision and staff meetings regularly.
- Tracks symptom severity using PHQ-9 and other tools.
- Supports program development and functions as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes all documentation timely and accurately.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Citi Pro Group
Brooklyn
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Teaches children to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan).
- Assists children, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills.
- Writes progress reports, and other requested written assignments related to the clients.
- Collected and analyzed data to set, refine, and evaluate treatment goals.
- Maintained professional communication with families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Gained fluency in VB-MAPP assessment and application.
- Provided parent coaching and consultation to strengthen educational outcomes at home.
Clinician Therapist
Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP)
New York
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided Individual, family, group therapy to children and adults.
- Utilized several modalities to address clients' needs including symptom management, CBT, Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Anger management and more.
- Participated in open access intake, collaborative documentation, centralized scheduling, and no-show management.
- Provided necessary reports, statistics and records as required by the clinic.
- Engaged in weekly clinical supervision.
Family Service Specialist
YAI
New York
10.2002 - 12.2016
- Provided training in activities of daily living, behavior management, community integration, and self-advocacy.
- Responsible for teaching daily living skills, provide counseling, work with families, and promote community integration.
- Work in the home with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental and learning disabilities in various neighborhoods.
Vocational Case Manager
FEG
Bronx
10.2007 - 01.2015
- Complete bio-psychosocial (BPS), initial and quarterly comprehensive service plans (CSP) with client and referred clients for Diagnostic vocational evaluation (DVE)-vocational and interest assessment tests and meet HRA milestones.
- Deliver comprehensive vocational case management, counseling, and referral services to individuals with medical limitations from public assistance to employment.
- Review with clients, at its completion, the Individualized Plan of Employment and refer clients to work readiness class, to WEP site placement and to job Developer for placement services.
- Met on a weekly basis with clients with mental illness diagnosis and substance abuse.
- Collaborated with UBA liaison in formulating vocational plan for clients.
- Conducted individual vocational assessment.
- Assisted clients with housing and job referrals.
- Conducted individual and group counseling.
- Served as a translator for monolingual Spanish speaking clients.
Supportive Case Manager
Puerto Rican Fam. Institute
New York
09.2004 - 10.2007
- Provided case management services to severely and persistent mentally ill clients, including MICA recipients.
- Developed rehabilitation goals and a service plans to address client is concerns and needs.
- Made Supportive Housing referrals through HRA and other housing providers.
- Escorted clients to appointments.
- Reviewed and prepared clients' charts for internal, government, and OMH Audits.
Education
Post Master studies - Bilingual Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, New York08.2020
Seminar In Field Instruction(SIFI) - Graduate School of Social Science
Fordham University
Bronx, NY09-2018
Master of Social Work -
Touro College
New York, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Boricua College
other06.2001
Skills
- Bilingual: English/Fluent Spanish
- Fluent in Microsoft Word
- Fluent in PowerPoint
- Fluent in Excel
Timeline
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
McCarton
02.2025 - Current
School Social Worker
New York City Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
Citi Pro Group
10.2017 - 01.2021
Clinician Therapist
Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP)
04.2017 - 08.2019
Clinician
Acacia Network - Westchester Center of Excellence-CCBHC
05.2015 - 09.2021
Vocational Case Manager
FEG
10.2007 - 01.2015
Supportive Case Manager
Puerto Rican Fam. Institute
09.2004 - 10.2007
Family Service Specialist
YAI
10.2002 - 12.2016
Post Master studies - Bilingual Social Work
Adelphi University
Seminar In Field Instruction(SIFI) - Graduate School of Social Science
Fordham University
Master of Social Work -
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Boricua College
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