Lyndsey Stillman
Hornell
Summary
Experience: Intake, Assessment, Group and Individual Therapy, Discharge Planning, Supervisory Skills
Licensure: New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker #095928-01
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bath
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated partnership initiatives to enhance collaboration across departments.
- Developed strategic communication plans for stakeholder engagement and outreach.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely execution of partnership activities.
- Performed outreach during public facing events and one on one with the goal of enhancing knowledge of the Veteran’s Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention.
PCAFC Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
Bath
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Processed applications for the PCAFC stipend program with both Veterans and their Caregiver(s)
- Work with interdisciplinary team to coordinate applications and see through until determinations made
- Participate in outreach events in collaboration with PGCSS to ensure community awareness of PCAFC
CLC Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
Bath
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Provide case management and discharge planning to Veterans admitted for Long Term Care/Rehabilitation services
- Work with interdisciplinary team to coordinate person-centered care for each Veteran
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial, mood and cognitive assessments on admission and on an ongoing basis
HUD/VASH Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
Bath
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide case management services and treatment planning to homeless Veterans with the goal to maintain veterans in HUD approved stable housing
- Coordinate care of Veterans including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veteran to ensure comprehensive service delivery while referring Veterans to VA Medical Center and/or community agencies as appropriate
- Work as part of a team of Social Workers and other disciplines within the HUD/VASH team as well as throughout the VA medical Center for the purpose of providing wrap around services for enrolled and potentially enrolled homeless Veterans
Director of Social Services
Elderwood at Hornell
Hornell
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide case management and discharge planning services for a 36 bed skilled rehabilitation unit as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Manage social services department and subordinates, assuring compliance of all state and federal guidelines
- Complete ongoing audits and documentation reviews to ensure compliance
Addictions Counselor
Loyola Recovery Foundation
Hornell
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Provide group and individual counseling on an inpatient substance abuse unit
- Crisis intervention as needed on the unit
- Perform initial assessments and other duties as needed
Program Director - Conable House Community Residence
Pathways, Inc.
Bath
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Training, supervision and evaluation of all direct care staff as well as hiring of staff
- Ensure compliant documentation and complete billing for Medicaid and other funding sources on a rolling basis
- Participate in service planning for each youth in program as well as crisis intervention
Director of Social Services
Hornell Gardens
Hornell
12.2010 - 06.2017
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to the social service department in a 114-bed skilled nursing facility
- Coordinate admissions, discharges and lead the interdisciplinary care plan team as well as coordinate the completion of Advanced Directives including MOLT and Health Care Proxy
- Assist residents and families with the transition to long-term care
Social Worker
St James Mercy Hospital - Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Unit
Hornell
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Work with adolescents and families to resolve mental health and social issues on an inpatient crisis unit
- Coordinate discharge planning in a fast paced acute psychiatric setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Perform initial assessments and facilitate daily therapy and process groups
Primary Counselor
MercyCare Addiction Treatment Center
Hornell
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Initiate biopsychosocial assessments and establish treatment plans
- Work with individuals and families individually and in group settings in a recovery-focused substance abuse program
- Coordinate discharge plans to ensure optimal results after clients leave inpatient treatment
Social Worker
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Initiate safety planning and implementation of appropriate intervention strategies with both patients and families
- Coordinate discharge planning in a fast paced acute psychiatric setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Perform initial assessments and facilitate daily therapy and process groups
Masters Level Intern - Therapist
Neighborhood Counseling Center
Brooklyn
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided weekly therapy to individuals living with mental illness on an outpatient basis
- Maintained caseload of no less than five individuals
- Ensured proper documentation completed on each client according to OMH and clinic standards
Truancy Counselor
Hornell Area Concern for Youth
Hornell
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided truancy services to all schools in the district, including home and liaison visits
- Provided long term individual counseling in a school setting
- Taught Reconnecting Youth, a daily researched based class for at-risk youth, grades 7-12.
Mental Health Aide / Per Diem Mental Health Counselor
St. James Mercy Health; Adult / Adolescent Psychiatric Care In-Patient Units
Hornell
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Implemented recreational activities and ensured patient safety at all times while on the unit
- Performed mental health counselor duties such as individual and group counseling and discharge planning on an as needed basis
Volunteer, Institute for Human Services / Hornell Area Concern for Youth
AmeriCorps Kids First Initiative
Hornell
10.2004 - 08.2005
- Designed recreational programs for as well as supervised children ages 8-18 in a youth center setting
Education
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Social Work
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NYSkills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Budget management
- Strategic communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Community outreach
- Case management
- Program development
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Brand awareness
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Policy development
Qualifications Summary
Intake, Assessment, Group and Individual Counseling, Discharge Planning, Supervisory, New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker #095928-01
Timeline
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2025 - Current
PCAFC Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
02.2023 - 05.2025
CLC Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2021 - 02.2023
HUD/VASH Social Worker
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Social Services
Elderwood at Hornell
04.2018 - 04.2020
Program Director - Conable House Community Residence
Pathways, Inc.
07.2017 - 04.2018
Addictions Counselor
Loyola Recovery Foundation
05.2016 - 02.2019
Director of Social Services
Hornell Gardens
12.2010 - 06.2017
Social Worker
St James Mercy Hospital - Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Unit
12.2009 - 12.2010
Primary Counselor
MercyCare Addiction Treatment Center
08.2009 - 12.2009
Social Worker
Del Amo Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2009
Masters Level Intern - Therapist
Neighborhood Counseling Center
09.2006 - 05.2007
Truancy Counselor
Hornell Area Concern for Youth
08.2005 - 08.2006
Volunteer, Institute for Human Services / Hornell Area Concern for Youth
AmeriCorps Kids First Initiative
10.2004 - 08.2005
Mental Health Aide / Per Diem Mental Health Counselor
St. James Mercy Health; Adult / Adolescent Psychiatric Care In-Patient Units
06.2004 - 08.2006
Master of Social Work -
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Keuka College
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