James Reid
Floral Park
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with expertise in mental health support in educational and clinical environments. Proven ability to create safe, inclusive spaces while addressing diverse individual needs through effective counseling and therapeutic interventions. Recognized for strong collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of positive outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
NYC Department of Education P.S. 99, District 28, Kew Gardens, New York
09.2016 - Current
- Deliver targeted counseling services to K–6 students, enhancing social-emotional competencies within both special and general education populations.
- Design and lead interventions on mental health literacy, growth mindset, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and self-advocacy for diverse learners, including students with Autism and ADHD.
- Serve as a key collaborator in CSE meetings, interpreting assessment data, driving IEP development, and recommending strategic supports aligned to student needs.
- Lead crisis response efforts, deploying de-escalation protocols, coordinating community resource access, and developing child-centered safety plans.
- Spearhead school-wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives promoting inclusivity, communication, bullying prevention, and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitate professional learning for faculty and staff on trauma-informed practices, crisis de-escalation, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional wellness strategies.
- Oversee ACS case management, ensuring compliance with child welfare mandates and maintaining ongoing collaboration with external agencies and legal entities.
- Mentor 5th and 6th grade students and families through the middle school application process, providing expert consultation on selection criteria, policies, and deadlines.
Therapist
Aspire 365
01.2025 - Current
- Provide 12-month telehealth therapeutic services supporting mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders for adolescents and families.
- Facilitate skill-building and coping strategy development to promote lifelong mental health, wellness, and sustained sobriety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as case managers, clinical directors, nurses, and life coaches to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Implement a holistic, wraparound care model tailored to a broad range of mental health conditions, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Build strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Medical Social Worker
St. Mary's Hospital, Bayside, New York
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted home visits throughout Queens for families and children who are medically fragile, medically complex, and require additional at home care
- Provided information and referral for concrete services such as benefits and entitlements, educational services, housing, OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities), and Early Intervention
- Offered supportive counseling strategies for families coping with the child’s diagnosis/prognosis
Social Work Intern
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, Roslyn, New York
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy to improve mental health and wellness surrounding issues including anxiety, depression, self-harm, bereavement, mood disorders, and divorce
- Collaborated with colleagues during team meetings to explore effective strategies of prevention, intervention, and evaluation
One to One Aide
Elmont Memorial High School, Elmont, New York
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted a special education student with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout his academic, social, and emotional functioning in a self contained educational environment
- Provided behavioral support and recorded behavioral data for student to ensure the safety of the student as well as classmates and teachers
- Helped administer, monitor, and grade assignments as well as provide life skills training for independent living
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Radio, Television, Film
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2011
Skills
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
- Psychoeducation and CBT techniques
- DBT techniques and multicultural competence
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (January 2024)
- Life Space Crisis Interventions (March 2018)
- New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (February 2017)
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (October 2014)
Timeline
Therapist
Aspire 365
01.2025 - Current
Medical Social Worker
St. Mary's Hospital, Bayside, New York
09.2019 - 11.2020
Social Worker
NYC Department of Education P.S. 99, District 28, Kew Gardens, New York
09.2016 - Current
Social Work Intern
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, Roslyn, New York
09.2015 - 08.2016
One to One Aide
Elmont Memorial High School, Elmont, New York
09.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Radio, Television, Film
Marist College
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
Adelphi University
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