James Fisher
LMSW
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with solid experience helping clients change behaviors and access community resources to manage health. Attends seminars and conferences for professional development. Continuously improves processes and services to support patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Crisis Social Worker
New York Health And Hospitals
New York, NY
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with community organizations, schools, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders involved in providing crisis services.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to develop effective strategies for addressing crises.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing emotional distress.
- Demonstrated cultural competency when working with diverse populations from various backgrounds.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through active listening techniques.
- Advised families on how to best support their loved ones during times of crisis.
- Conducted in-person assessments of clients' psychological functioning.
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
Social Worker II - ACT Family Specialist
New York Health and Hospitals
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored client compliance with prescribed treatments or medications.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interventions provided.
- Counseled individuals dealing with a variety of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
- Met regularly with supervisors to discuss case management strategies and clinical updates.
- Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling to clients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client functioning in various areas such as mental health, substance abuse, family dynamics.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses of clients.
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Bridge ACT Team II
Bronx NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisor to discuss cases and develop therapeutic strategies.
- Conducted crisis interventions in emergency situations.
- Provided case management services for clients who required assistance accessing medical care, housing, employment.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients presenting with complex psychosocial issues.
- Partnered with agencies providing social services in order to refer individuals needing additional support services.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each client session, documenting progress towards treatment objectives.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Project for Return and Opportunity in Veterans Education
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during counseling sessions.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Adhered to professional standards and ethical practices in all client interactions.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work
06.2022
Bachelor of the Arts - History
State University at Albany
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Safety Planning
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Patient-Centered Care
- Behavioral Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency Response Training
- Addictions expert
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Work, July, 2022
- CASAC – T (expired)
- 9.58 Designation training completed 2024
Affiliations
- Yoga practitioner
- Award winning public speaker, and Toastmasters participant.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (expired)
Accomplishments
- 2nd Degree Brown Belt in Judo
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mobile Crisis Social Worker
New York Health And Hospitals
01.2024 - 06.2024
Social Worker II - ACT Family Specialist
New York Health and Hospitals
01.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
The Bridge ACT Team II
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Social Work Intern
Project for Return and Opportunity in Veterans Education
09.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work
Bachelor of the Arts - History
State University at Albany
- Licensed Master of Social Work, July, 2022
- CASAC – T (expired)
- 9.58 Designation training completed 2024
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