Lisa Simone Brownley Professor DSW/LCSW Candidate, SIFI, CASAC-AC
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Results-driven Professor committed to igniting passion for learning in students, using creativity and alternate thinking to expand students' knowledge. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize students' experience and academic journey. Creates a lively discussion-based learning environment to capture students' focus.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Med/Surgical Social Worker
Bellevue Hospital-HHC
New York, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Manage a diverse caseload of 30 adult clients by conducting initial assessments to evaluate their needs, strengths, and resources required for formulating individualized treatment plans.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals such as medical doctors (attending, residents, medical students) psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurse case managers to coordinate care for clients.
- Assist clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborate with family members to provide comprehensive supportive services to clients.
- Advise families regarding guardianships, healthcare proxy (HCP), power of attorney (POA), do not resuscitate, do not intubate (DNR/DNI) and other legal arrangements when appropriate.
- Assist individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and drop in center locations.
Licensed Psychotherapist
Athena Psych-Remote
07.2021 - Current
- Provides weekly psychotherapy services to 50 + mentally ill children, adolescents, adults and/or seniors in the community who are experiencing psychosocial difficulties.
- Facilitates linkages, coordination with referral to and follow up with appropriate ongoing service providers.
- Encourages resistant patients to accept mental health services through interventions with patients, family members and friends concerned with the client's overall welfare.
- Facilitate support groups for 100+ patients struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and or post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) which achieved a 90 % satisfaction rate in participants' distress levels.
- Conduct crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Educate clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
Adjunct Professor of Social Work
New York University - Rockland County, NY
Rockland County, New York
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitated class instruction and taught class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department
- Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction when necessary
- Advised students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues
- Participated in meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events
- Planned lectures, assignments and in field experiences to collaborate with the necessary course curriculum
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Per Diem Social Worker (Inpatient Psychiatry)
St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester
Westchester County, New York
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed intake evaluations within 72 hours of admission
- Facilitated individual/group psychotherapy, family psychoeducational and support to patients and caregivers
- Conducted risk assessment & safety planning, and provides crisis intervention as needed
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health personnel's on the team, including the program psychiatrist and psych nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Licensed Master Social Worker (OASAS)
Acacia Network - Bronx, NY
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to improve coping skills of 150+ clients, reducing relapse by 64 %.
- Implemented a relapse prevention group program that helped 87% of participants abstain from substance use for 13 weeks after receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).
- Achieved a 95 % compliance rate with documentation standards and regulations requirements by maintaining accurate client records.
- Offered emotional support and guidance during difficult life transitions such as divorce or job loss.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Foster Care Social Work Supervisor-TFFC
JCCA
Brooklyn , NY
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised, trained and developed 5 Social Workers , 3 Social Work Interns and 5 Sociotherapists in order to advance their skills and knowledge.
- Ensured that all required child and parent contacts and documentation are completed timely, adhering to program mandates.
- Oversaw each foster care placement, finalized individual treatment plans for children after discussion with foster parents and staff, monitored each case, and updated treatment plans as necessary.
- Coordinated and monitored the clinical services of 60+ children placed in the therapeutic unit and continually assessing the appropriateness of services rendered.
- Reviewed workers' progress notes in Connections (CNNX) to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness. In addition to co-signing clinical documentation.
- Approved family court reports, permanency hearing reports and FASPs, and completed these reports/ attended court/occasionally completed home visits in times of staff vacancies.
Licensed Master Social Worker (OASAS)
St. John's Riverside Hospital - Mount Vernon, NY
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored the progress of all clinical recommendations including but not limited to: attendance of individual and group counseling, and medical/psychiatric adherence to pharmacology interventions, and toxicology and breathalyzer test results
- Assessed probation, parolees and drug court participant's; immediate needs, legal circumstances, substance use, mental health, trauma, psychosocial, vocational, educational, and housing needs to complete assessments and develop client focused individualized treatment service plans
- Developed individualized recovery goals and objectives for each client.
- Monitored clients' progress towards achieving recovery goals through regular follow-up sessions.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction.
- Conducted urine and breathalyzer tests to monitor sobriety levels among clients.
Overnight Case Manager (DHS)
Center for Urban Community Services
Brooklyn, NY
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided crisis intervention to residents who are decompensating or experiencing conflict in the community
- Conducted intake risk assessments for clients transitioning from the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) intake shelter to CUCS Transitional Living Center (TLC.)
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Substance Abuse Social Work Intern
The Addiction Institute of NY - New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated group and individual therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, brief strategic therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy.) Coordinated discharge and after care treatment plans (initiate referrals and coordinate residential placements.)
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, including responding to emergency calls regarding potential suicide or domestic violence situations.
- Monitored medication compliance among clients taking psychotropic medications.
- Observed therapy delivery, noting treatment models and techniques.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
Social Work Intern Emergency Room
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to patients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, domestic violence concerns, and sexual assault incidents
- Responsible for engaging hard to place undomiciled individuals by locating treatment services and advocating for appropriate housing placements.
- Maintained contact with guardians or caregivers of minors receiving services from the hospital/ER setting.
- Assessed safety risks within a home environment and provided recommendations for improving safety conditions.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
Assistant Program Director (ACS)
Good Shepherd Services - Brooklyn, NY
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed and coordinated after school program activities for participants between the ages of 11-14 years old
- Assisted Program Director in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff members.
- Hired, trained, and provided on-going supervision to 2 GSS volunteer, 3 program aides, and 15 group leaders.
- Developed training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new program staff.
- Monitored program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with Program Director to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Reviewed grant applications and provided feedback to the Program Director regarding potential funding opportunities.
- Organized monthly events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences for program participants.
Therapeutic Family Foster Care Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services - Bronx, NY
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed a caseload of children and families ages 6 to 23 years old transferred from the Administration for Children's Services to Good Shepherd Services
- Prepared permanency hearing court reports for Family Court Litigation Units in New York City Family Courts
- Conducted home visits with families/significant others that were court mandated to receive mental health and/or substance abuse services.
- Assessed client needs, identified resources, and developed strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Coordinated meetings with multiple stakeholders to discuss case plans, treatment goals, and objectives.
- Provided ongoing assessment of client needs through the development of an action plan that was tailored towards each individual's unique situation.
Education
Master's degree in Masters of Social Work - GPA 3.8
New York University
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor's degree in Psychology - GPA 3.5 (Magna Cum Laude)
The City College of New York
New York, NY06.2014
Associate in Arts (AA) in Paralegal Studies - GPA 3.2
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Queens, NY06.2012
Doctoral degree in Social Work - Expected Graduation Date May 2026
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- In-class lectures and Discussions
- Classroom Management
- Research Writing
- Online Class Discussion
- Curriculum Development
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Syllabus Development
- Brightspace (learning management system)
- Student Mentoring
- Career Counseling
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Zoom (Video Conferencing)
- Turnitin (Plagiarism Detection Software)
- Grading and Reporting
- Posses basic competency with Microsoft Office 365 (ie, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etcetera
Certification
- DSW Expected 05/2026
- LCSW Exam Scheduled 5/31/2024
- Licensed Master Social Worker-103760 (07/2023 - 07/2026)
- SIFI (09/2022-Present)
- CASAC-AC-34913 (10/2021-10/2024)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- ACSW (pending)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Birdwatching
- Bullet Journaling
- Bowling
- Hot Yoga Chelsea NYC
- Sound Baths
- Walking/Sightseeing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Med/Surgical Social Worker
Bellevue Hospital-HHC
10.2023 - Current
Per Diem Social Worker (Inpatient Psychiatry)
St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester
09.2022 - 08.2023
Adjunct Professor of Social Work
New York University - Rockland County, NY
05.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Psychotherapist
Athena Psych-Remote
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker (OASAS)
Acacia Network - Bronx, NY
11.2020 - 07.2021
Foster Care Social Work Supervisor-TFFC
JCCA
09.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Master Social Worker (OASAS)
St. John's Riverside Hospital - Mount Vernon, NY
08.2018 - 05.2019
Substance Abuse Social Work Intern
The Addiction Institute of NY - New York, NY
09.2017 - 01.2018
Overnight Case Manager (DHS)
Center for Urban Community Services
11.2016 - 05.2018
Social Work Intern Emergency Room
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Program Director (ACS)
Good Shepherd Services - Brooklyn, NY
08.2015 - 09.2016
Therapeutic Family Foster Care Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services - Bronx, NY
01.2014 - 08.2015
Master's degree in Masters of Social Work - GPA 3.8
New York University
Bachelor's degree in Psychology - GPA 3.5 (Magna Cum Laude)
The City College of New York
Associate in Arts (AA) in Paralegal Studies - GPA 3.2
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Doctoral degree in Social Work - Expected Graduation Date May 2026
Long Island University
- DSW Expected 05/2026
- LCSW Exam Scheduled 5/31/2024
- Licensed Master Social Worker-103760 (07/2023 - 07/2026)
- SIFI (09/2022-Present)
- CASAC-AC-34913 (10/2021-10/2024)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- ACSW (pending)
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