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Josh Samuels

Astoria,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in a team oriented structure and quickly able to master new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Specialist II

VNS Health
New York, NY
02.2022 - Current
  • Works as a part of the Shelter ACT team.
  • Provides direct social work services including assessment and treatment planning, supportive counseling and supportive therapy, advocacy and psychoeducation, and linkage to community agencies and services, as required
  • Works under general supervision
  • Performs social work assessments of patients/families; opens cases as appropriate
  • Develops treatment plan and goals for patients/families as appropriate
  • Collaborates and refers to appropriate agencies as required
  • Provides assistance in obtaining community services to patients, families and other caregivers
  • Provides psycho education and advocacy for patients and families
  • Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Home Care policy
  • Performs established workflow procedures

Social Work Intern

VNSNY, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Participated in Adelphi Internship Program and was placed at this organization
  • Traveled from shelters and other facilities to provide services to those who are homeless and have SMI.
  • Performed meticulous note-taking and documentation
  • Developed relationships with clients as I gauged their needs and determined next steps.

Social Work Intern

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impair
New York, NY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted groups to foster continuity and community
  • Completed assessments to gauge clients overall improvement and well-being
  • Conducted meticulous documentation according to company guidelines

Volunteer

COMMON POINT QUEENS
Forest Hills, NY
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Visited homebound elderly and immune-compromised patients.

Teacher Assistant / Volunteer

New York, NY
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with remote teaching during COVID-19 by running a sports club
  • Worked with 2nd grade students to gauge interest in sports
  • Educated and quizzed students on sports history.

Senior Services Volunteer

BARRY AND FLORENCE FRIEDBERG JCC
Oceanside, NY
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Worked with adults that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of Dementia
  • Assisted recreational staff with activities such as Zumba, Meditation, and
  • Music
  • Fostered relationships with elderly in the program, encouraging participation and interaction with others.

Transporter

ST. BARNABAS NURSING HOME
Bronx, NY
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Escorted nursing home residents to medical appointments throughout the facility and adjacent hospital in a safe manner.

Volunteer

KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
Brooklyn, NY
12.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided assistance in the emergency department as directe

Patient Volunteer

  • Assisted residents with daily activities and helped organize and lead events
  • Made frequent rounds in assigned departments to assist with patient and departmental needs.

General Counselor

BETH SHOLOM DAY CAMP
Roslyn Heights, NY

Education

Masters - Social Work

Adelphi University
05.2023

Hofstra University
08.2017

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Building Rapport
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Behavior Modification
  • Case Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Discharge Planning
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Tracking Client Progress

Timeline

Mental Health Specialist II

VNS Health
02.2022 - Current

Social Work Intern

VNSNY, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
06.2021 - 08.2021

Social Work Intern

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impair
08.2020 - 05.2021

Volunteer

COMMON POINT QUEENS
03.2020 - 05.2021

Teacher Assistant / Volunteer

03.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Services Volunteer

BARRY AND FLORENCE FRIEDBERG JCC
01.2018 - 12.2019

Transporter

ST. BARNABAS NURSING HOME
01.2013 - 12.2014

Volunteer

KINGSBROOK JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
12.2012 - 01.2013

Patient Volunteer

General Counselor

BETH SHOLOM DAY CAMP

Masters - Social Work

Adelphi University

Hofstra University

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