Gregory Hetmeyer, LMSW
Centereach,NY
Summary
Social Work Practices
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker - Clinical Practice
Atiba McLean, LCSW
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation for effective communication with other service providers.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved well-being and daily functioning.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, leading to accurate diagnoses and appropriate intervention recommendations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in counseling sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for individual clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health social work field.
- Assisted families in understanding their loved one''s mental health challenges, providing guidance on how best to offer support during difficult times.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal care and support for clients with complex needs.
YSC Project Director
Urban Youth Alliance Intl
07.2022 - Current
- Attend monthly CBO and city agency joint coordination meetings and offer thought leadership
- Attend all TA provider meetings and actively participates in the full agenda
- Hosts borough-based training and case conferences with support from social workers and consultants
- Review, edits, and approves project-wide communication materials and quarterly reports
- Lead communication w/ the Project’s senior staff, MOCJ, and other City agency senior leadership; and
- Oversees the implementation of program strategy and creates strategies for problem-solving and success
Licensed Master Social Worker/ Mental Health
MNTL Health Group
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Evaluated client progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal results.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication for improved mental health outcomes.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Program Director
Staten Island Justice Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversee creation and implementation of all components of reentry programming, including familial support, job readiness and retention, peer mentorship and life coaching, restorative practices, and psychoeducational and clinical support
- Supervise and support a team consisting of social workers, an employment specialist, engagement specialists, and other support staff
- Prepare grant progress reports and additional program reports
- Oversee data collection protocols, ensuring that intake and case managers maintain detailed case notes that capture all client work and milestones
- Develop, strengthen, and manage relationships with criminal justice stakeholders, subcontractors, and community-based social service providers
- Work with the SIJC Court Operations department to develop and implement community-based services for the Supervised Release Program
- Proactively engage in program design, development and implementation of new training modules, curricula, and activities
- Coordinate with various internal departments to support program operation and troubleshoot challenges
- Participate in stakeholder efforts and projects led by CCI s Neighborhood Stat Initiative at Stapleton Houses
- Attend community-based events
Mental Health Social Worker
The New Hope Mental Counseling Services
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Submits weekly therapeutic treatment assessment
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, leading to accurate diagnoses and appropriate intervention recommendations.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved well-being and daily functioning.
- Improved client mental health by implementing tailored therapeutic interventions and case management strategies.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified according to presentation.
Programs Managers
Drama Club NYC
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised Drama Club program staff
- Task Supervisor MSW Intern
- Supported performance Units
- Interfaced with partner facilities
- Participated in strategic planning
- Contributed to standardization of program design
- Evaluated program outcomes
- Implemented staff training workshops
- Managed data collection initiatives
- Collaborated with Fundraising/Communications manger
- Conducted group and individual supervision
- Collaborated with Community Partners
- Provided crisis and conflict management
- Developed processes to support staff and community participants
Mental Social Worker
The Center for Psychotherapy
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided client base therapeutic services
- Provided Individual/family therapeutic services
- Engaged in group clinical meetings
- Conducted biopsychosocial cultural assessment and treatment plan
- Submitted weekly therapeutic treatment assessment
Fellow
Beyond the Bars Fellowship
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Facilitated conversations on mass-incarceration
- Collaborated with social justice organizers
- Planned annual Beyond the Bars Conference
Administrative Assistant
York College Women Center
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Answered and directed phone calls
- Organized and schedule appointments
- Wrote and distributed email
- Constructed correspondence memos letters faxes
- Assisted in preparation of scheduled monthly meetings
- Maintained Women Center contact list
- Provided broad support to visitors
College Initiative Peer Mentor
Prisoner Reentry Institute, John Jay College
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Submitted mentee updates to mentoring coordinator each semester
- Facilitated student discussions on individual, social and institutional barriers
- Coordinated contact with mentees regularly, including one-on-one meetings and group tours
Youth Counselor- Internship.
Bridge Street Development Corporation- MY BASE
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Evaluated Cohort work site for compliance
- Conducted Cohort work progress evaluation
- Co-facilitate youth readiness employment sessions
- Provided academic counsel to cohorts
- Conducted weekly assessment of the cohorts
- Identified cohorts that were at risk
- Documented summary of weekly cohort assessments
- Attended weekly progress and program evaluation meetings
- Assisted the Director of MY Base as was necessary
MSW Counselor- Internship.
The Door
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted one -on- one intake interview using psychosocial assessment with prospective members
- Facilitated appropriate referrals based on members’ interest and needs
- Identified at risk youth and high- risk behavior as a result of interview
- Documented interview summary including other important information pertaining to member
- Informed members of available programs and resources
- Assisted in administrative task
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
York College - The City University of New York
Queens, NY06-2018
Skills
- Counseling experience
- Tutoring experience
- Strong communication skills
- Program facilitator
- Assessment
- Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Evaluation
- Project management
- Treatment Planning
- Biopsychosocial
- Excellent communication
- Strategic thinking
- Verbal and written communication
Guestlecturer
- Poverty: Pathways to Prison, Columbia School of Social Work, 04/04/2019
- Panelist: Field Placement Fair, Columbia School of Social Work, 02/04/2019
- Do Black Lives Matter to Black People?, Daniels, S., Hetmeyer, G., 04/19/2016
- Can Youth and Students Elect the Next President?, Daniels, S., Hetmeyer, G., 12/2015
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - #10937
- Certified Anger Management Specialist II, NAMA - 8/2023
- Seminar Training in Field Instruction - 06/2021
- Collective Leadership Supervisor Training - 10/2020
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker/ Mental Health
MNTL Health Group
03.2023 - 04.2023
Mental Health Social Worker - Clinical Practice
Atiba McLean, LCSW
01.2023 - Current
YSC Project Director
Urban Youth Alliance Intl
07.2022 - Current
Program Director
Staten Island Justice Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
Programs Managers
Drama Club NYC
02.2020 - 01.2021
Mental Health Social Worker
The New Hope Mental Counseling Services
06.2019 - 01.2022
Fellow
Beyond the Bars Fellowship
08.2018 - 09.2019
Administrative Assistant
York College Women Center
02.2018 - 01.2019
Mental Social Worker
The Center for Psychotherapy
08.2017 - 06.2019
Youth Counselor- Internship.
Bridge Street Development Corporation- MY BASE
02.2016 - 05.2016
MSW Counselor- Internship.
The Door
08.2015 - 12.2015
College Initiative Peer Mentor
Prisoner Reentry Institute, John Jay College
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Licensed Master Social Worker - #10937
- Certified Anger Management Specialist II, NAMA - 8/2023
- Seminar Training in Field Instruction - 06/2021
- Collective Leadership Supervisor Training - 10/2020
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
York College - The City University of New York
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