Develop & maintain strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
Group Counselor
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
09.2021 - 02.2023
Provided therapeutic activities & counseling services to assigned patient groups
Understood & adhered to the organization's health & safety requirements
Provided educational materials that were specifically appropriate for patient/family, considering age, educational level, culture, & disability
Attended multidisciplinary treatment plan conferences for assigned patients & worked collaboratively with members of the treatment team to establish goals, objectives, & evaluate the patient's progress/barriers toward achieving goals & objectives
Graduate Student Intern
Jewish Federation In The Heart Of New Jersey
01.2021 - 04.2021
Built & strengthened existing & new partnerships with local organizations
Created fundraising initiatives
Managed small team of young adults on volunteer projects for the Jewish organization, BBYO
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, & proofreading skills to produce engaging & error-free content
Discussed how to combat bias & hate in the Jewish community
Undergraduate Student Intern
Newark Community Solutions
09.2019 - 03.2020
Conducted intake assessments
Provided emotional support
Facilitated groups
Produced referrals for various community resources, including housing & transportation services
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers & municipal court staff
Front Desk Receptionist
Branchburg Sports Complex
10.2012 - 03.2020
Greeted guests upon arrival
Managed reservations & check-ins/outs
Directed incoming calls
Handled money
Undergraduate Student Intern
Social Clubhouse
01.2019 - 08.2019
Co-facilitated groups regarding mental health & related topics
Organized clinical documentation
Resolved conflicts & negotiated agreements between clients
Replenished condiments & general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.2020
Skills
Crisis intervention
Client-focused care
Knowledge of medical & psychiatric terminology
Culturally-sensitive
Sexual assault counseling
Office administration
Tech-savvy
Knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram
Referrals & networking
Volunteer Experience
Autoimmune Sisters - Blog contributor, 02/2022 to 11/2023
Be My Eyes - Sighted volunteer, 01/2020 to Current
Zufall Health Center - Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate, 09/2018 to 8/2021
Morristown Medical Center - HELP volunteer, 09/2016 to 12/2016
Certification
The National Institutes of Health - Protecting Human Research Participants, issued 09/2018, no expiry date
Association of Social Work Boards - Licensed Social Worker, issued 11/2022, expires 08/2024
Zufall Health Center - Certified Sexual Assault Advocate, issued 09/2018, expired 08/2021
Organizations
National Association of Social Workers
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Timeline
Social Worker
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
02.2023 - Current
Group Counselor
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
09.2021 - 02.2023
Graduate Student Intern
Jewish Federation In The Heart Of New Jersey
01.2021 - 04.2021
Undergraduate Student Intern
Newark Community Solutions
09.2019 - 03.2020
Undergraduate Student Intern
Social Clubhouse
01.2019 - 08.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Branchburg Sports Complex
10.2012 - 03.2020
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Seton Hall University
The National Institutes of Health - Protecting Human Research Participants, issued 09/2018, no expiry date
Association of Social Work Boards - Licensed Social Worker, issued 11/2022, expires 08/2024
Zufall Health Center - Certified Sexual Assault Advocate, issued 09/2018, expired 08/2021
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