Janine Carasso
Taos,NM
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
NonviolenceWorks, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Therapist for adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children
- Lead therapist for an after-school therapeutic program
- Led group therapy with middle school and high school students, and Taos County Detention Center residents – which focused on topics of addiction and PTSD
- Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings, and chart client and group progress
Intake Clinician
Tri-County Community Services
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Conducted intake diagnostics and assessments, reviewing all aspects of client situations, including clinical and financial needs and resources
- Participated in and presented intake cases at daily multi-disciplinary staff team meetings to coordinate assignments
- Crisis intervention support for immediate hospitalization referrals as needed
- Coordinated care with internal and external providers
- Developed working relationships with outside agencies
Comprehensive Community Support Service Worker
Tri-County Community Services
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Assisted clients in identifying and developing capabilities and strengths for recovery and resilience, working to empower them to make decisions and focus on goals
- Coordinated programs and services with external community agencies, including Social Security applications, housing and financial assistance, medical care, and employment and education supports
- Facilitated client use of the DVR program
- Completed annual needs assessments, updated service plans, and actively participated in client treatment plans
- Coordinated and provided weekly skills training to clients
- Provided assistance, education, and support to maintain medication and other treatment regimens
- Assisted the development of annual individualized master treatment plans involving all disciplines at Tri-County
Social Worker
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided screening and assessment of patients in Oncology, ICU, Neurology ICU, HIV/Aids, Med Surg, Cardiac and Pulmonary units, focusing on patient needs including referrals for home care, skilled nursing facilities, adult rehabilitation, and physical and occupational rehabilitation
- Provided counseling and advocacy for patients and families faced with acute and chronic illness
- Utilized crisis and insight-oriented therapeutic models
- Addressed issues including grief and loss associated with illness, death and dying, and end-of-life transitions
Social Worker
Maimonides Medical Center
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Responsible for screening and assessment of patients to determine discharge needs including referrals for home care, skilled nursing facilities, adult homes, rehabilitation facilities, community resources and entitlements
- Served as advocate and mediator for patients’ rights within the hospital and community
- Worked with case-management team to ensure optimal client service
- Provided individual and family counseling regarding terminal and chronic illness, substance abuse, elder abuse, and homelessness
- Worked in Emergency Department on triage, assessment, community referrals and crisis intervention counseling for child abuse and domestic violence cases
Oncology Outpatient Services Social Worker
Maimonides Medical Center
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Provided long-term counseling and therapy for patients and their families faced with cancer
- Utilized short-term crisis intervention and insight-oriented therapeutic models
- Addressed issues including grief and loss associated with illness, death and dying, and end-of-life transitions
- Provided case management services for patients including applications for Medicaid, home care services, entitlements, and benefits from the community
Social Worker
Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Adult Day Tx Program
01.1991 - 12.1995
- Developed, implemented, and led individual and group therapy programs for clients with Depression and other emotional issues related to chronic illness and/or disability
- Participated in the design and implementation of a new Alzheimer day treatment program
- Provided counseling for families of clients with Alzheimer's Disease
Social Work Intern
Sheridan Professional Center
01.1990 - 12.1991
- Provided initial assessment of clients for intakes
- Conducted cognitive and psychodynamic therapy with individuals and groups, working with adults, adolescents, pre-adolescents, couples and families
- Provided short-term and crisis intervention treatment
Social Work Intern
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
01.1989 - 12.1990
- Served in the Acute Psychiatric Unit and Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
- Conducted cognitive and psychodynamic therapy with adults, adolescents, couples, and families
- Led psycho-educational and support groups for addiction and stress management
Recreational Therapist
Presbyterian Home
01.1986 - 12.1989
- Provided facilitation for activity programs in this long-term residential facility for the elderly, including music and art therapy, reality orientation, reminiscing, and group discussion
Research Technician
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Alzheimer’s Clinic
01.1986 - 12.1987
- Provided administrative and research assistance, interviewing families of patients, collecting information for use in diagnosis, conducting neuropsychological testing of patients, and collecting research data pertaining to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia
Education
CSW -
Loyola University
LMSW -
Loyola University
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Family therapy
- Progress assessment
- One-on-one support
- Progress assessments
- Client relations
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention planning
- Patient monitoring
- Referral coordination
- Active listening
- Emotional awareness
- Relationship building
Timeline
Therapist
NonviolenceWorks, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Intake Clinician
Tri-County Community Services
01.2011 - 12.2011
Comprehensive Community Support Service 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 Outpatient Services Social Worker
Maimonides Medical Center
01.1996 - 12.1996
Social Worker
Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Adult Day Tx Program
01.1991 - 12.1995
Social Work Intern
Sheridan Professional Center
01.1990 - 12.1991
Social Work Intern
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
01.1989 - 12.1990
Recreational Therapist
Presbyterian Home
01.1986 - 12.1989
Research Technician
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Alzheimer’s Clinic
01.1986 - 12.1987
CSW -
Loyola University
LMSW -
Loyola University
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