Kim Chan-Baerman
Galloway,NJ
Summary
Social work professional with strong leadership skills and deep understanding of best practices in client care. Proven ability to maintain team collaboration, adapt to changing needs, and drive positive outcomes. Expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions, conflict resolution, fostering well being and community outreach. Known for reliability, empathy, and results-focused approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist/Owner
Kim Chan-Baerman LCSW LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Providing therapeutic counseling services to adults ages 18+, using evidenced based practice, to address concerns associated with life changes. Focusing on mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, substance misuse, family/relationship issues, and communication difficulties.
LCSW
MedOptions
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided evaluation and treatment to patients with behavioral or cognitive health issues who resided in skilled nursing, assisted living facilities or a similar setting
LCSW/Counselor/Field Practicum Supervisor
Behavioral Crossroads
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Therapist for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and mental health concerns
- Group therapy facilitator relating to mental health issues
- Counselor for caseload of 15-20 individuals
- Field Practicum Supervisor for bachelors and masters level social work interns from various universities
Intensive In Community Therapist
Community Networks IIC
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Therapist responding to children and youth, ages 3-18 by assisting in addressing their basic needs in a comprehensive integrated program of clinical rehabilitation services to support improved behavioral, social, educational and vocational functioning.
- Responsible for clinical assessments and evaluations, treatment planning, individual and family counseling sessions, and documentation
Bereavement Coordinator/Field Practicum Supervisor
AtlantiCare Hospice
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Assessed and assisted with the plan of care, addressing specific needs for patients and families in relation to their social or psychological needs
- Facilitator and Coordinator of grief support groups
- Bereavement Specialist and Coordinator of services
- Field Practicum Supervisor for master level social work interns from various universities
Family Service Specialist II/DCPP Case worker
Division of Child Protection and Permanency
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Responder to child abuse/neglect referrals, responding to requests for child welfare services, in-home visits and arranging for residential or foster care placements.
Case Manager / Intake Coordinator
Behavioral Crossroads
04.2007 - 11.2010
- An advocate for clients, reviewer of individual treatment plans relating to the client’s mental health diagnosis
- Connecting clients to community resources
- Assessment and diagnosis of admitted clients
- Facilitated groups towards therapeutic value regarding mental health and addiction
- Assisted with supervising bachelor level social work interns
Mental Health Case Manager
Jewish Family Services
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Assessed the mental health needs of Atlantic County welfare recipients
- Assisted, advocated, and connected the clients to gain appropriate mental health services while maintaining healthy living habits, meeting their obligations, and educating them on services
Hospital Social Worker
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Screener for psychosocial needs and interventions for patients
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients and families
Clinical Social Worker, seasonal position
Kateri Day Camp, Collier Services
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Crisis Intervention and counseled emotionally disturbed urban youth while supervising camp counselors in the unit
Education
Master’s Degree - Clinical Social Work
Fordham University, School of Social Services
New York, NY05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05-2015
Certification
NJ License Clinical Social Work
NJ School Social Work Certification
SIFI (Seminar in Field Instruction) Certification
Certification of Gerontology
Timeline
Therapist/Owner
Kim Chan-Baerman LCSW LLC
01.2019 - Current
LCSW
MedOptions
06.2017 - 05.2019
LCSW/Counselor/Field Practicum Supervisor
Behavioral Crossroads
04.2016 - 06.2017
Intensive In Community Therapist
Community Networks IIC
11.2012 - 05.2017
Bereavement Coordinator/Field Practicum Supervisor
AtlantiCare Hospice
08.2012 - 04.2016
Family Service Specialist II/DCPP Case worker
Division of Child Protection and Permanency
03.2010 - 02.2012
Mental Health Case Manager
Jewish Family Services
05.2007 - 11.2007
Case Manager / Intake Coordinator
Behavioral Crossroads
04.2007 - 11.2010
Hospital Social Worker
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
Clinical Social Worker, seasonal position
Kateri Day Camp, Collier Services
06.2006 - 09.2006
Master’s Degree - Clinical Social Work
Fordham University, School of Social Services
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University