Kenneth R. Miro, LCSW
Summary
Licensed social worker determined to enrich the quality of life for my clients, and the communities they live in. I am experienced in providing services on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of the profession. I practice with an in-depth knowledge of principles and methods of practice in order to assist individuals in improving their well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Care Advocate/ Care Coordinator
UnitedHealth Group
08.2019 - Current
- Reduced cost by leading projects designed to support high utilized facilities and reducing rapid readmissions.
- Given leadership responsibilities such as training new hire staff and creating workshops to enhance team performance.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate the complex healthcare system and overcome barriers to accessing appropriate levels of care.
- Experienced in presenting high needs cases in multidisciplinary rounds forums.
- Demonstrated crisis intervention techniques during mental health and substance use emergencies.
Clinical Therapist
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Experienced in implementing CBT and motivational interviewing techniques with clients suffering from mental health and substance use disorders.
- Thorough in performing mental status exams and completing relapse prevention plans.
- Skilled in diagnosing clients based on their presenting symptoms and behaviors.
Team Leader
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided clinical and task oriented supervision to staff with large and diverse caseloads and provided oversight to assure that team projects and documents were completed in a timely manner.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Assisted with clients' anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills.
- Facilitated support groups for individuals with mental health diagnoses and their caregivers.
- Experienced in providing clinical and therapeutic services within a residential treatment facility for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Long Island University
Brookville, NY2015
Skills
- Community resource knowledge
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Program development and management
- Client advocacy
- Referrals and networking
Accomplishments
- Licensed in the State ofNew Yorkto practice social work
- Accepted into my graduate program as an advance standing student which allowed me to enroll in an accelerated master's program due to my high academic performance.
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
Field Care Advocate/ Care Coordinator
UnitedHealth Group
08.2019 - Current
Team Leader
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
04.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Long Island University
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