Kaitlyn Hassler
Westbury,New York
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Social Worker dedicated to exceptional professional care, forming trusting relationships, and advocating for best interests of clients. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
George S. Hassler Funeral Home
06.2017 - Current
- Supported clerical needs of office manager, directors, and owner
- Developed handbooks and manuals for office procedures
- Assembled paperwork packages distributed to customers
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical
- Provided caring & professional customer service through answering phone calls, attentive to customers’ needs and abiding by confidentiality rules
- Compiled and analyzed data into Excel program to track financial information, monthly statistics, and product reports
- Create client pages on website with written obituaries
MSW Clinical Intern
The Renfrew Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes
- Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary
- Held personal caseload of patients at PHP and IOP level
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files
- Maintained accurate documentation for each client, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
- Promoted client well-being through the provision of supportive counseling, meal support, and skill-building interventions
- Increased client engagement in treatment by building rapport and establishing trust through empathic listening and validation
- Conducted weights and vitals to monitor patients' medical status
- Facilitated Renfrew @ Home virtual program groups
MSW Intern
Grace Abounds Psychological Counseling
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed caseload of private & court-mandated clients
- Provided therapy for individual clients, couples, & families in areas of marriage counseling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD
- Conducted home visits to assess safety concerns and provide support for clients in their natural environment
- Documented clinical notes accurately, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Advocated for clients' needs within the social service system to ensure access to necessary resources and services
- Facilitated supervised therapeutic visitations at DCP&P offices and in homes
- Completed monthly reports and timesheets
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms
Education
Master of Social Work -
Kean University
Union, New Jersey05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York05.2016
Skills
- Case records management
- Treatment planning
- Discharge planning
- Insurance utilization reviews
- Group facilitation
- Effective Communication
- Professional ethics
- Mental Health Support
Skills Certifications
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
MSW Clinical Intern
The Renfrew Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
MSW Intern
Grace Abounds Psychological Counseling
09.2022 - 05.2023
Office Assistant
George S. Hassler Funeral Home
06.2017 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Marist College
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