Lesly Perez
Helmetta,NJ
Summary
To continue to grow within the field of social work and enhance my clinical skills. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Knowledge in play therapy and psychoanalytical approaches. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 6 years in background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Psychotherapist
Senior Care Options Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Provide in home and telehealth psychotherapy to home bound seniors
- Provide individual, couples or family therapy upon request
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on presenting problems or concerns
- Monitor patient progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals or family members to ensure comprehensive care for patients
- Maintain accurate and up to date documentation in accordance to legal and ethical standards.
Foster Care Clinician
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
09.2021 - Current
- Provide counseling/psychotherapeutic counseling to assigned clients
- Maintain an active caseload with a minimum of 65 hours of client contact per month
- Provide clinical guidance to the multidisciplinary court/DCP&P/family team in determining what the children's needs
- Support and advocate for clients, at their request, with schools, courts, social service organizations, etc
- While teaching families how to advocate for themselves
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with referring Agency liaisons, personnel and community agencies involved in the treatment process for each family in order to ensure coordination of treatment and promote positive program functioning
- Prepares necessary reporting documents for courts & referring agencies in a timely manner.
Social Worker
2nd Home Adult Medical Day Care
08.2020 - Current
- Conducting approximately 21 daily telehealth calls to members of center
- Assisting members in applying/recertifying for state benefits and public assistance
- Providing community outreach to members as needed
- Interviewing members upon admission for initial assessments
- Completing biopsychosocial assessments and needed counseling
- Providing crisis intervention when needed.
School Social Worker/ Community Engagement Coordinator
Princeton Nursery School
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Developing and implementing social/emotional activities to children ranging from 2 1/2 to 5 years old
- Providing therapeutic services within the scope of practice and competency to children daily
- Providing updates and addressing parental concerns regarding their child's social/emotional development
- Utilizing the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ3) and COR advantage to conduct annual child developmental assessments
- Expanding community partner relationships through community outreach and research
- Enhancing the schools current health and wellness program to include mental health awareness
- Collaborating ideas with the executive director and program administrator on a daily basis.
Teacher assistant
Princeton Nursery School
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting teachers with daily classroom activities
- Stepped in as substitute teacher on an as-needed basis
- Providing one-on-one/ small group interactions with children
- Assisting executive director and program administrator with daily tasks in the community.
Education
Masters in Social Work- Clinical Practice with Families and Children - Social Work
Monmouth University, West Long Branch
05.2019
Bachelors in Social Work -
Monmouth University, West Long Branch
05.2018
Associates in Social and Rehabilitation Services -
Middlesex County College, Edison NJ
12.2015
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team player
- Clinical Documentation
- Case assessments
- Care Planning
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Grief and loss support
Credentials
Licensed Social Worker: 44SL06975200
VALID: 06/20/2023 TO 08/31/2024
Volunteer Experience
- Ascend Hospice, Ascend End of life Doula Program, 05/2018, 09/2019, Providing companionship, resources and support to individuals on hospice, Participating in the bereavement process with families and/or caregivers
- CareOne at East Brunswick, Activities Department, 11/2016, Volunteered with activities department to assist with the facilitation of events and transportation of residence to and from activities
- Clean Ocean Action, Beach Sweep, 03/2014, 03/2015, Conducted beach sweep to rid area of litter
Timeline
Per Diem Psychotherapist
Senior Care Options Inc
01.2023 - Current
Foster Care Clinician
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
09.2021 - Current
Social Worker
2nd Home Adult Medical Day Care
08.2020 - Current
School Social Worker/ Community Engagement Coordinator
Princeton Nursery School
09.2019 - 08.2020
Teacher assistant
Princeton Nursery School
07.2018 - 08.2019
Masters in Social Work- Clinical Practice with Families and Children - Social Work
Monmouth University, West Long Branch
Bachelors in Social Work -
Monmouth University, West Long Branch
Associates in Social and Rehabilitation Services -
Middlesex County College, Edison NJ
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