Marika Bernstein-Condos
New York,NY
Summary
Licensed Master of Social Work of eighteen years, with a trauma-informed understanding, a psychodynamic perspective, and a person-centered approach. Experienced therapist, educator, motivator, mediator, ally, and advocate. Clinical expertise in complex developmental trauma and anxiety and related disorders. Trained in SPACE (supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions).
-Saw clients 1-2x weekly
-1x week individual supervision
-1x week group supervision
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy
Brooklyn, NY
09.2004 - 08.2022
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
- Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
- Offered grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
Education
Certificate in SPACE - Supportive Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions
Yale University
New Haven, CT04.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05.2004
Skills
- Excellent Listening and Communication Skills
- Skillful Therapeutic Interventions
- Guided Imagery
- Mindful Awareness
- Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Competency
- Crisis Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Educational Support
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Safety Planning
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Highly Motivated
- Self-directed
- Goal-driven
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy
09.2004 - 08.2022
Certificate in SPACE - Supportive Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions
Yale University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New York University
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