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Mary Hamilton

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Summary

Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting clients and patients in hospital, community based mental health clinic and correctional facility settings. Demonstrated success advocating for clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Draw on strong listening skills to determine each client’s needs and recommend helpful resources. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marywood University.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Master Social Worker 2

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
08.2018 - Current

Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and initiate mental health services

Develop and implement group treatment program specific for correctional setting

Implement and oversee Trauma, Addictions, and Mental Health Recovery groups

Licensed Master Social Worker 2

Central New York Psychiatric Center
05.2023 - 05.2024

Provided comprehensive clinical assessments and treatment planning for clients with mental health and substance abuse issues

Collaborated with other treatment professionals to coordinate services for clients

Documented clinical notes in accordance with regulations and standards

Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

Crisis Clinician

Adirondack Health System
10.2011 - 10.2021

Perform psychiatric evaluations on children and adults in an emergency room setting

Determine level of care required/needs assessments

Provide support to patients and their families

Advocate for higher level of care including inpatient admissions

Psychotherapist

North Star Behavioral Health
01.2010 - 08.2018

Provide individual and group therapy to multiple populations

Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and initiate support services

Complete documentation according to OMH requirements and regulations

On-going working relationship with community-based resources

Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinician

Saint Clares Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2010

Perform psychiatric evaluations on children and adults in an emergency room setting

Determine level of care required/needs assessments

Provide support to patients and their families

Facilitate all inpatient admissions

Community mobile outreach of mental health services

On-going working relationship with local police departments, Division of Youth and

Family Services (DYFS), and school systems

Utilized crisis de-escalation techniques

Medical Social Worker

Saint Clares Hospital
03.2004 - 11.2006

Collaborated with appropriate departments to assure that plans for comprehensive care

are developed and implemented

Provided therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention for all departments in the hospital

Documented in the medical records all pertinent information, interventions with

patients and families, progress notes, discharge planning activity and final disposition

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2003

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Psychology

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
01-1992

Skills

  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Active Listening Methods
  • Evidenced Based Treatment Modalities
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Crisis Interventions
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Psychological First Aid

Certification

Licensed Master Social Work New York State License #073753 September 2006


Critical Incidents and Stress Management Responder International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. 219081285416691 August 2019


Psychological First Aid New York State December 2023

Timeline

Licensed Master Social Worker 2

Central New York Psychiatric Center
05.2023 - 05.2024

Licensed Master Social Worker 2

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
08.2018 - Current

Crisis Clinician

Adirondack Health System
10.2011 - 10.2021

Psychotherapist

North Star Behavioral Health
01.2010 - 08.2018

Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinician

Saint Clares Hospital
11.2006 - 01.2010

Medical Social Worker

Saint Clares Hospital
03.2004 - 11.2006

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Marywood University

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Psychology

Emmanuel College