Krystyna Cechulski
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of diverse mental health experience seeking to work in Higher Education to educate students with an interest in social work. Deep knowledge, skill, and comfort in working with diverse, multi-cultural populations. 44SL06433800
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
The Grounded Soul Counseling & Wellness
Self Employed
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
Chief Clinical Officer
Journeys Outpatient
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Used clinical inquiry to improve clinical practice and service outcomes.
- Developed education programs to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Identified problematic systems and process issues, developed plans to improve and monitored outcomes.
- Organized department according to administrative and service guidelines.
Hospice Social Worker
Angelic Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients with chronic and terminal illness, manage caseloads between 20- 40 persons
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Provide Bereavement Support to families
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
- Spearhead the We Honor Veterans Program by creating a company steering committee to meet the unique needs of veterans and their families at the end of life and increased the company's We Honor Veterans rating from 1 Star to 3 Star
- Educate over 90% of company employees in Veteran End of Life issues including Moral Injury, PTSD and Suicide Prevention
IIC
Maxim Healthcare Group
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Case management, linking and assisting in navigating community resources for those in need
- Worked with clients in seeking employment, housing, medical services, and other needs
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
- Intensive In-, Provide in-home/in-community counseling to several clients
- Provide psycho-education to the youth and family if needed
- Provide services based on individualized treatment plans, developed with the assistance of youth and family
- Use appropriate therapeutic interventions as needed per client
Civil Affairs Sergeant
US Army Reserves
07.2011 - 02.2019
- Instructed other soldiers on 38B job duties, including performance reviews and improvement plans
- Work with unit to foster a positive work environment in regards to training other soldiers who want to reclassify to Civil Affairs
- Supported other units training such as instructor units in, KY
- Deployed to the Horn of Africa as a Civil Information
- Management Sergeant
- Worked with Civilian and Military branches to utilize civil information management regarding unclassified information on Ethiopia
- Developed page for All Partners Access Network –
- Ethiopia, which consisted of relevant social, economic, and political news regarding Ethiopia
- Briefed several military members and groups travelling to
- Ethiopia on current news as to build and foster relationships
- Provide English classes to local Djiboutian civilians and military members
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Work Intern
RWJ Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist management with developing policies for emergency management and planning, Performs assessments, planning, facilitation and advocacy through collaboration with patients and those involved in patient care
- Educated patients on the facility, treatment program, aftercare options and encourage family participation in the treatment plan
- Conduct family/support system contact and outpatient providers to obtain collateral information
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational group each week
- Participated in team treatment meetings with psychiatrists, nurses, and patient
- Utilized case management techniques and linked patients with outpatient service and community programs
- Co-facilitated IOP groups and documented daily
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work-Clinical Practice, Children & Family
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2010
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ12.2006
Skills
- Life Skills Development
- Patient Information
- Instruction/ Education
Timeline
The Grounded Soul Counseling & Wellness
Self Employed
12.2021 - Current
Chief Clinical Officer
Journeys Outpatient
06.2021 - 03.2022
Hospice Social Worker
Angelic Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2019 - 04.2021
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Work Intern
RWJ Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
IIC
Maxim Healthcare Group
01.2017 - 05.2017
Civil Affairs Sergeant
US Army Reserves
07.2011 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work-Clinical Practice, Children & Family
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Brookdale Community College
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