LAUREN WEISSLER
Baldwin
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents with a heavy focus on care coordination. Additional interests include, training interns, spearheading programs, and working with LGBTQ+ children and adolescents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Manager
Northwell Health
11.2023 - Current
- Conducts Intake assessments with patients, using the PHQ-9, GAD-7, SCARED YOUTH Assessment, CY-BOCS, Vanderbilt Assessment, etc.
- Utilizes the Collaborative Care Model with interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated care for patients with complex needs.
- Boosts patient engagement by incorporating evidence-based modalities and genuine compassion into therapeutic sessions.
- Develops strong relationships with community partners to facilitate seamless transitions between levels of care for clients in need of additional support services.
- Provides care coordination for patients in need of referrals and additional resources.
Social Work Fellow: BHCM
Cohen Children's Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilizes collaborative care in a pediatric primary care setting
- Provides psychosocial assessments using screening tools such as: GAD-7, SCARED Youth, NICQ Vanderbilt, Y-BOCS, and the ASQ-9 to children and adolescents
- Implements modalities such as CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing
- Documents services provided meticulously, by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations
- Manages caseloads averaging 15-20 patients per two-day work week
- Interviews patients and provides care coordination and referrals based on need
- Assists in development of new programs, while partnering with other BHCM agencies
Social Work Intern
Family Service League
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and
- Assisted clients with housing, medical care and employment by collaborating with various community agencies
- Assisted in FSL's Universal Pre-K program
- Assisted clients in applying for subsidized programs and food pantry services
- Managed caseloads of 20 clients per two day work week
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
Freelance Photographer
Nasdaq
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Created Powerpoint slides for Bell Ceremonies to be displayed on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square
- Attended regular meetings via Zoom or Conference Call with Marketing Team
- Archived photographs on computers and servers
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment
Freelance Photographer
The Vitamin Shoppe
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
- Archived photographs on computers and servers
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting
- Created detailed weekly shot lists
Photo Manager/Photographer
MTV Networks
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Photographed talent and sent images out for post production
- Licensed use of photographs through stock photo agencies
- Hired interns and submitted their reviews at the end of their internships
- Managed interns and their day to day activities
- Revised images based on talent approval
- Scouted locations for photo shoots
Photo Editor/Photographer
MTV Networks
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Photographed celebrity talent for editorial imagery
- Edited, color corrected, captioned and uploaded photographs for web publication
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling, and styling to post-production
- Ordered office supplies and kept office inventory well stocked
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY2023
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Long Island University, Post
Brookville, NY2010
Skills
- Telehealth & In-person
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication monitoring
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Family Support Coordination
- Concise and timely clinical documentation
- Adobe Applications, Microsoft 365, Accumed, Caretool, Allscripts, Excellent communication and typing skills
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Psychosocial assessments (PHQ-9, Y-BOCS, GAD-7, Vanderbilt, SCARED Youth Assessment)
- Care coordination
Websites
Timeline
Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Manager
Northwell Health
11.2023 - Current
Social Work Fellow: BHCM
Cohen Children's Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Social Work Intern
Family Service League
08.2021 - 05.2022
Freelance Photographer
Nasdaq
04.2020 - 01.2021
Freelance Photographer
The Vitamin Shoppe
04.2019 - 04.2020
Photo Manager/Photographer
MTV Networks
01.2016 - 12.2018
Photo Editor/Photographer
MTV Networks
01.2010 - 01.2016
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Long Island University, Post