Laura Shulman Brochstein, LICSW
Marblehead
Summary
Experienced psychotherapist and program administrator with a proven track record of delivering impactful results. Demonstrates strong project management and leadership skills to drive success in every endeavor. Known for effective communication and resource optimization, ensuring efficient operations and positive outcomes. Skilled in delivering effective therapy and creating supportive environments for children and families with diverse clinical needs. A reliable team player who is adaptable to changing demands, consistently contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
09.2022 - Current
- Providing individual counseling to children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and cooccurring mental health challenges
- Providing parent support counseling
Psychotherapist
Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
09.2022 - Current
- Providing individual counseling to children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and cooccurring mental health challenges
- Providing parent support counseling
Clinical Program Director
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Program Oversight of Friend 2 Friend social connection program and BBBS/Children’s mentoring program.
- Maintained a caseload of matches and volunteer and client enrollment.
- Launched new mentoring programs for specialized cohorts: LGBTQ+, College Mentoring, and Type 1 Diabetes as part of implementation of strategic priorities.
- Directly supervised Team Leads and other staff members of Friend 2 Friend team and Children’s team.
- Provided professional development and training opportunities in addition to weekly and bi weekly supervision.
- Oversaw agency efforts to holistically support clients through providing financial assistance, camp and college scholarship and referrals to other social service agencies, as needed.
- Oversaw all volunteer engagement and training.
- Created partnerships with local agencies to support new initiatives, share resources and encourage collaboration.
- Optimized workflows through process analysis, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that led to increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Conducted assessments and file reviews to verify accuracy and compliance with regulations and requirements of our national association.
- Oversaw clinical integrity and milieu of program and supervision of staff providing clinical services including JBBBS’ compliance with National BBBSA program standards.
- Implemented robust risk management protocols and emphasized the importance of adherence to established guidelines, particularly as it related to client and volunteer safety.
Program Manager
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Program Manager, Jewish life and social programs for individuals with disabilities
- Developed and facilitated social groups, special events and community outings for individuals with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities.
- Redesigned programs and activities based on community survey and marketplace needs.
- Participated in communal planning forums for programs for adults with disabilities
North Shore Outreach Manager
Jewish Family And Children’s Service
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Liaison and agency representative for the North Shore, connecting volunteers with programs and resources by fostering relationships with local Jewish and secular organizations, donors, volunteers, and media outlets.
- Identified and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the community, worked to identify and cultivate donors and volunteers.
- Collaborated with Communications department on the development, distribution, and maintenance of all marketing collateral as it related to the suite of JF&CS programs offered on the North Shore.
- Created speaking opportunities for program staff in the community to expand awareness.
- Established relationships with local media to showcase JF&CS work through articles and advertising.
- Staffed the North Shore volunteer committee of the Board of Directors.
- Staffed North Shore Café Hakalah—an arts-based monthly program for Holocaust survivors that reduced social isolation and ensured that participants’ basic needs were met.
- Where appropriate, referred clients and families to local social service agencies.
Early Intervention Social Worker
Aspire Developmental Services
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Coached caregivers in language, cognition, social behaviors, perceptual motor skills, and learning styles.
- Supported caregivers facing social, emotional, and economic challenges, including housing instability, domestic violence, substance use disorders, postpartum mood disorders, and young parents under 24.
- Collaborated with families, physicians, and providers to develop and implement IFSP outcomes.
- Managed service coordination and case management for assigned families.
Associate Director, Families With Young Children
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed the North Shore FwYC regional model to engage families in Jewish life.
- Established the Families with Young Children (FwYC) Community of Practice.
- Served as liaison between CJP and Synagogue FwYC pilot sites to enhance program quality, marketing, and engagement.
- Launched the Downtown Boston FwYC organizational collaborative.
- Developed and authored CJP’s Families with Young Children Engagement Best Practices Handbook.
Director, Women’s Philanthropy and Leadership Development
Jewish Federation of the North Shore
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Led Women’s Philanthropy annual campaign, raising $320,000.
- Planned and executed engagement and development events.
- Developed campaign strategies with the lay committee.
- Established a year-round institute to train North Shore Jewish community leaders.
- Organized a community-wide leadership conference with 19 participating organizations.
- Expanded Federation Innovations Grants program through extensive community outreach.
- Participated as staff in agency strategic planning process.
Assistant Director, Boston-Haifa Connection
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
09.2005 - 12.2008
- Expanded scope and impact of school-to-school projects between Jewish day and synagogue schools and their partner schools in Haifa by, designing and launching new educational partnership models, leading educator delegations to Boston and Haifa, authoring the BHC Best Practices Handbook, and launching the BHC Educator’s Network
- Staffed Jewish Education/Identity and Living Bridges Subcommittees
- Facilitated Boston-Haifa Connection’s Strategic Planning process for the Jewish Education, Identity, and Connections task force
- Supported the Participation and Engagement subcommittee for CJP’s strategic planning process
Education
Master of Social Work -
Salem State University
05.2016
Master of Arts - Jewish Communal Leadership
Brandeis University
05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies, Minor in French
Bates College
Lewiston, ME05.1996
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Project management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
09.2022 - Current
Psychotherapist
Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Program Director
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
10.2018 - 08.2024
Program Manager
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
10.2017 - 10.2018
Early Intervention Social Worker
Aspire Developmental Services
11.2016 - 07.2017
North Shore Outreach Manager
Jewish Family And Children’s Service
01.2016 - 10.2018
Associate Director, Families With Young Children
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
09.2012 - 08.2015
Director, Women’s Philanthropy and Leadership Development
Jewish Federation of the North Shore
01.2009 - 08.2012
Assistant Director, Boston-Haifa Connection
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
09.2005 - 12.2008
Master of Social Work -
Salem State University
Master of Arts - Jewish Communal Leadership
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies, Minor in French
Bates College
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