Lori Goldenberg
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention, multiple types of therapy, and assessment techniques. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Background includes working with children, adolescents, families, and geriatric patients. Well-qualified counselor with focused and dedicated approach. Skilled in facilitating group sessions and conducting one-on-one therapy to deal with diverse struggles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Skilled Nursing
St. Louis, United States
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Conducted Mental Health trainings and presentations for colleagues.
- Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults and aided physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Social Work Facilitator
Special School District Of St. Louis County
St. Louis, MO
08.2000 - 01.2020
- Completed home visits to verify client well-being in a healthy and stable environment.
- Advocated for children & adolescents by facilitating access to community resources and services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families regarding behavior, mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Developed treatments plans.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.1997
Skills
- Group therapy facilitation
- Intervention planning
- Documentation requirements
- One-on-one therapy sessions
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Community Relationships
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Software Proficiency
Certification
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri
Timeline
Therapist
Skilled Nursing
01.2020 - 02.2022
Social Work Facilitator
Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2000 - 01.2020
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University