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HILLARY SNARE

Glenville,NY

Summary

Passionate social worker with over twenty years of comprehensive experience delivering inpatient, outpatient, and home based services for optimum well-being. Respectful professional possessing critical understanding of complex, personalized diagnoses and treatment roadmaps. Familiar with community based education programs and initiatives to improve situational understanding and overall health. Well-versed in applying holistic approaches to facilitate healing. Compassionate

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Clinician/Inpatient Group Facilitator

Samaritan Hospital
Troy, NY
11.2022 - Current
  • Outpatient Clinic
  • Maintain a caseload of 80 patients.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans with patients to address their individual needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in times of stress and difficulty.
  • Facilitate patient education to promote self-advocacy, independence, and coping skills.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning meetings.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all patient interactions and interventions.
  • Adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice, including maintaining confidentiality and reporting suspected abuse.
  • Inpatient Units
  • Highly skilled in leading group therapy sessions, and delivering psychoeducation (geropsych, adult, and co-occurring disorders) with a range of mental health including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorder.
  • Develop strategies for overcoming obstacles that hindered progress within the group.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions to support clients in developing interpersonal skills.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions to promote positive behaviors and coping strategies.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions to promote recovery and relapse prevention.

Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Mildred Elley
Albany, NY
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Introduced students to core concepts in the field of psychology
  • Used a variety of teaching techniques to cater to the various learning styles in both on-campus and online courses, appealing to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Developed courses in line with the curriculum requirements of the Psychology Department.
  • Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
  • Provided ongoing assessments of student progress and regular feedback to help students understand what they need to improve and help them succeed.
  • Worked with a varied student population and accommodated their unique and diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds.
  • Maintained current knowledge in the field of psychology to incorporate the latest research, theory, and application.

MSW Clinical Intern

A. Sydney Madden, LCSW-R-Albany Mental Health Associates
Albany , NY
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with clients to conduct assessments, screenings, and evaluations
  • Developed and implemented individualized, culturally competent treatment plans for clients in a client-centered approach
  • Provided evidence based clinical therapy services to individuals and couples, utilizing techniques such as CBT, DBT, and SFBT
  • Demonstrated strong counseling skills in individual (adults and children), family, and group settings
  • Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes.
  • Coordinated client care and referrals in case management activities
  • Attended staff meetings and training workshops to remain updated on current clinical practices and procedures
  • Maintain clinical records and detailed progress notes.

Senior Family Assessment Worker

Northern Rivers Family Of Services
Albany, NY
06.2014 - 06.2022
  • Conducted outreach to identify potential clients and determine eligibility criteria using assessment tools
  • Conducted in-depth assessments of clients to identify risk factors, resources and strengths
  • Competency and knowledge of intervention in areas such as but not limited to domestic violence; substance abuse; mental health; family systems, and child abuse and neglect reporting laws and appropriate follow-up
  • Provided interactions that were strength-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered
  • Maintained and updated client records and assessment data
  • Trained and supervised junior assessment workers to ensure quality of work.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Social Work

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Social Work - Concentration Policy

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, Texas

Certificate - Community Violence Prevention And Intervention

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Therapy Coordination
  • Intervention Planning
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Group Facilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Family Therapy
  • Client Confidentiality

Personal Information

Title: Social Worker

Certification

  • Currently hold a Limit Permit taking licensing exam end of August

Timeline

Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Mildred Elley
12.2023 - 06.2024

Outpatient Clinician/Inpatient Group Facilitator

Samaritan Hospital
11.2022 - Current

MSW Clinical Intern

A. Sydney Madden, LCSW-R-Albany Mental Health Associates
09.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Family Assessment Worker

Northern Rivers Family Of Services
06.2014 - 06.2022

Master of Social Work -

University of Kentucky

Graduate Certificate - Clinical Social Work

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Social Work - Concentration Policy

Our Lady of The Lake University

Certificate - Community Violence Prevention And Intervention

Our Lady of The Lake University
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