Leslie Moriarty
Big Flats
Summary
Experienced with project management, client relations, and problem-solving. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery. Track record of adaptability and effective communication in diverse and dynamic settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor, LCSW
TeleHealth
12.2023 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family mental health therapy for individuals who are having difficulty managing mental health and adjustment issues to life stressors. Specialize in family issues, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Provide supervision to LMSW therapists.
Independent Contractor, LCSW
Cerio Counseling Services, Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Provide individual, couples, and family mental health therapy for individuals having difficulty coping with mental health symptoms and diagnoses: including anxiety, depression, Bipolar, ADHD, ODD, and adjustment issues.
Social Worker 2, LCSW
Office of Mental Health, Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Provide mental health treatment to incarcerated adult males in New York State prison system. Work directly with the Department of Corrections to assure safety of patients and provide crisis intervention as needed. Develop treatment plans, core histories, Comprehensive Suicide Risk Assessments, and discharge plans. Implement schedule for patients to see psychiatrists as needed and in compliance with agency policy. Monitor and assist patients in adjusting to Special Housing Unit. Make appropriate referrals to the Department of Corrections as needed.
Bar Server
Finger Lakes Distilling
Seneca Lake, NY
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences and fostering repeat business.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering of supplies.
- Trained new staff on cocktail preparation and service standards to maintain quality consistency.
- Developed signature cocktails, contributing to creative menu offerings and brand identity.
Medical Social Worker, LCSW
Lifetime Care, Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Completed psycho-social skilled assessments for patients requiring home health services in Schuyler, Yates, and Seneca Counties and create a Plan of Care with patients and their families. Identified community resources to assist patients as needed, such as home delivered meals and Life Alert, and make appropriate referrals. Offered short term emotional and supportive therapy and link patients to long term mental health services as appropriate. Assisted with long term care planning. Assisted with hospice care coverage in Seneca County and complete assessments and develop a Plan of Care for these patients as well. Educated patients about the death and dying process and offer bereavement/grief counseling. Assisted patients and their families with advanced directives, patient wishes, and funeral planning. Gathered eligible patients for Care Transitions Program at Cayuga Medical Center and follow up using program model.
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Elmira Psychiatric Center, Elmira, New York
Elmira, New York
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing outpatient mental health treatment to adult population. Conducted individual therapy to assigned caseload primarily using either Solution Focused or Cognitive Behavioral approach. Gathered and researched psychosocial history. Developed, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans and reported to clinic team. Utilized DSMIV-TR to discuss symptoms of diagnoses with clients so they understood their illness. Conducted group therapy sessions of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Wellness and Fitness Program. Provided community consultation services by providing information and consultation to other health care providers, social agencies, and courts regarding community mental health issues. Provided crisis intervention services. Arranged and coordinated discharge plans with clients. Completed medical record documentation in timely manner. Provided program supervision and oversight. Supervised student interns.
Education
MSW - Buffalo, New York
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New YorkBA - Saint Bonaventure, New York
Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, New YorkSkills
- Client relationship building
- Workload management
- Leadership
- Marketing strategies
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Independent Contractor, LCSW
TeleHealth
12.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor, LCSW
Cerio Counseling Services, Elmira, NY
10.2019 - 12.2023
Bar Server
Finger Lakes Distilling
08.2019 - 10.2019
Social Worker 2, LCSW
Office of Mental Health, Elmira, NY
03.2015 - 07.2019
Medical Social Worker, LCSW
Lifetime Care, Rochester, NY
11.2012 - 03.2015
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Elmira Psychiatric Center, Elmira, New York
09.2005 - 05.2008
BA - Saint Bonaventure, New York
Saint Bonaventure University
MSW - Buffalo, New York
State University of New York at Buffalo