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Janine Carasso

Cambridge,MA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in patient-centered treatment planning and crisis intervention. Achieved significant outcomes in therapy and holistic support across diverse agencies and institutions. Excels in building client relations and leveraging resources for impactful continuity of care. Proven track record in improving patient well-being through innovative care coordination and empathetic engagement.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice and Bereavement Counselor

Mountain Home Healthcare
Taos, NM
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Provided therapy and emotional support to clients during end-of-life transitions
  • Offered bereavement counseling to grieving families
  • Maintained comprehensive updates on client and family needs
  • Worked as part of the Hospice Bereavement Team to provide individualized counseling

Medical Social Worker

Mountain Home Healthcare
Taos, NM
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans
  • Connected patients to community resources and support services
  • Provided counseling, discharge planning, and caregiver education
  • Advocated for holistic, home-based care and assisted with adaptive services

Therapist

Nonviolence Works, Inc.
Taos, NM
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families
  • Led after-school therapeutic programs and group therapy on addiction and PTSD

Intake Clinician

Tri-County Community Services
Taos, NM
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Conducted intake assessments and crisis interventions
  • Coordinated care with providers and external agencies
  • Provided crisis intervention and referrals for emergency hospitalization

Community Support Worker

Tri-County Community Services
Taos, NM
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Assisted clients in accessing Social Security, housing, financial aid, and medical care
  • Provided medication management support and skills training
  • Developed treatment plans and advocated for client needs

Social Worker

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, NY
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Conducted assessments for patients in Oncology, ICU, Neurology, HIV/AIDS, Med Surg, and Cardiac units
  • Provided counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning
  • Supported families dealing with grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions

Social Worker

Maimonides Medical Center
New York, NY
01.1996 - 12.1997
  • Assessed patients for discharge planning, connecting them to resources and entitlements
  • Advocated for patient rights and coordinated care with case management teams
  • Provided crisis intervention in emergency cases involving abuse and domestic violence

Oncology Social Worker

Maimonides Medical Center
New York, NY
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Provided counseling, case management, and Medicaid assistance for cancer patients

Social Worker

Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Adult Day Treatment
New York, NY
01.1991 - 12.1995
  • Led therapy programs for clients with chronic illness and Alzheimer’s
  • Provided counseling and support for families of Alzheimer’s patients

Recreational Therapist

Presbyterian Home
New York, NY
01.1986 - 12.1989
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities for elderly residents

Research Technician

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
New York, NY
01.1986 - 12.1987
  • Assisted in Alzheimer’s research, including neuropsychological assessments

Education

LMSW, CSW -

Loyola University

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Client Relations
  • Psychoeducation
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Grief counseling
  • Alliance building
  • Reflective listening
  • Referral Coordination
  • Resource Liaison
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Progress Assessments

Timeline

Medical Social Worker

Mountain Home Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2017

Hospice and Bereavement Counselor

Mountain Home Healthcare
01.2016 - 10.2018

Therapist

Nonviolence Works, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015

Intake Clinician

Tri-County Community Services
01.2011 - 12.2011

Community Support Worker

Tri-County Community Services
01.2007 - 12.2011

Social Worker

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.1999

Social Worker

Maimonides Medical Center
01.1996 - 12.1997

Oncology Social Worker

Maimonides Medical Center
01.1996 - 12.1996

Social Worker

Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Adult Day Treatment
01.1991 - 12.1995

Recreational Therapist

Presbyterian Home
01.1986 - 12.1989

Research Technician

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
01.1986 - 12.1987

LMSW, CSW -

Loyola University

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