GEORGE KERRIGAN
Summary
Reliable professional transitioning from healthcare to the trades. Combines a strong background in crisis management and organizational logic with a mechanical mindset and a commitment to physical, high-quality workmanship. Ready to contribute to team success through discipline and a fast learning curve.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
CHE
06.2022 - Current
- Provides weekly telehealth cognitive-behavioral therapy to a caseload of over 100 clients
- Completes patients’ treatment within expected timeframes and maintains treatment plans in compliance with OASAS and CARF standards
- Directs new organization clinicians on therapeutic approaches for complicated cases
Director of Admissions
Phoenix House
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Organized substance abuse rehab admissions for all of Phoenix House residential OASAS programs in New York State
- Supervised Admissions Manager for Phoenix House’s Long Island City facility
- Facilitated the opening of Part 820 Stabilization Program in 2019. This enabled Phoenix House to admit a much broader range of clients including those who were in medical risk due to heavy substance use or withdrawal
- Managed team of admissions specialists responsible for safely admitting new clients
Counselor
Borough of Manhattan Community College
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided therapy and mentorship for veterans attending community college
- Encouraged veterans to maximize their VA benefits by enrolling in optimal courses
- Conducted crisis interventions for struggling veterans
- Connected veterans with supportive housing and treatment programs
Education
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work, CUNY Hunter
05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Hunter
05-2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Google Product Line
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Typing speed: 110 WPM
- Skilled in team management
Certification
- February 2022 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Association of Social Work Boards
- NY License #: 092906-01
- NH License #: 3173
- July 2022 Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) Silberman School of Social Work
- Certification to supervise Social Work student interns
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinician
CHE
06.2022 - Current
Director of Admissions
Phoenix House
07.2018 - 06.2022
Counselor
Borough of Manhattan Community College
09.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY Hunter
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work, CUNY Hunter