Kayla Dignan
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Passionate Social Worker with established experience working in mental health and chemical dependency. Passionate about creating positive change in those in need, while maintaining healthy and professional boundaries. Eager to learn more and support peers using team building skills and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Adult Social Worker
YES Community Counseling Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provide education and supportive services to young adults struggling with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health concerns
- Provide evidenced based interventions to young adults within the community
- Work with community resources to connect young adults to ongoing mental health/substance use treatment
- Collaborate with local colleges and universities to spread awareness of substance use and abuse
Social Worker
DASH Crisis Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and brief counseling services to those in need
- Utilize therapeutic skills to de-escalate individuals who are suffering from crisis
- Provide person centered treatment using a team approach
- Connect individuals with resources in the community
ACT Social Worker
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Work with mentally ill individuals in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and other places where problems arise.
- Work closely with each client to develop an individualized plan that is reviewed daily by all involved staff members.
- Bring support services and delivers comprehensive, person-centered treatment and rehabilitation to individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness
- Provide intensive case management to a case load of 64 clients
- Utilize clinical techniques and evidenced based practice during weekly therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Hauppauge, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2019
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Assessment
- Behavioral Counseling
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Safety Planning
- Client Documentation
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Young Adult Social Worker
YES Community Counseling Center
07.2023 - Current
Social Worker
DASH Crisis Center
07.2023 - Current
ACT Social Worker
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
05.2019 - 07.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
SUNY Oswego
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