MICHAL DRABKIN
Cherry Hill
Summary
Compassionate therapist with background in providing tailored therapeutic interventions across diverse populations. Skilled in developing and implementing effective treatment plans that address individual client needs, enhancing coping mechanisms and promoting mental health wellness. Demonstrated ability to foster positive change through empathetic engagement and evidence-based practices. Contributed to improved patient outcomes by consistently evaluating and adjusting therapeutic approaches based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Therapist
NJ MENTOR
01.2017 - Current
- Provide in-home individualized and family therapy
- Communicate with referral agency to advocate for appropriate services for children including those with developmental delays and behavioral challenges
- Create and implement individualized service plan
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
- Work in conjunction with multidisciplinary team to provide needed treatments and services
Bridging Family Support Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
Moorestown
01.2019 - 12.2019
Child Out Patient Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
Moorestown
01.2016 - 12.2016
Foster Care Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
Moorestown
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provide assessments, diagnosis, treatment services, facilitation of behavioral changes and discharge planning to meet the individual needs of children placed in Foster care.
- Facilitate children in achieving permanency.
- Provide therapy for children experiencing grief and adjustment issues.
- Assist children and families in accessing resources in the community.
- Provide crises intervention for families and children placed in foster care.
- Provide clinical in-home individual and family therapy for children with spectrum disorders
Holocaust Team Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children Services
Philadelphia
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Formulated treatment plans, conducted on-going interim assessments and provided regular on-going direct social work services for Holocaust survivors.
- Served as lead social worker of the Holocaust team.
- Managed a case load of over 60 individuals with significant health and emotional needs.
- Experience in crises intervention, extensive knowledge on Pennsylvania Commission on Aging and the Holocaust Claims Conference.
- Provided clinical individual and family counseling on a per diem basis.
- Assisted the special needs department by supervising network and teen trips.
- Volunteered at annual benefit and assorted fund raisers.
Preventive Care Unit Social Worker
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Brooklyn
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Provided individual, family and group counseling to families at risk for foster care placement.
- Assisted families in attaining the skills necessary to deal with domestic violence, sexual abuse mental illness and learning/developmental disabilities.
- Guided families in accessing resources including advocacy for children's educational needs and identifying legal and financial resources.
- Attended case conferences between, Adult and Child Services (ACS) and schools.
- Implemented and co-led parenting groups and adolescent support groups.
- Interacted extensively with truant teenagers and their families.
Teacher
Jewish Education for Special Children
River Edge
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Planned and taught educational curriculum for developmentally disabled children.
- Developed curriculum focused on sensory integration, cognitive strengthening, and strengthening interpersonal communication through activities and guided play.
- Supervised seven assistants in classroom setting.
Geriatric Care Manager
Jewish Family Services
Teaneck
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Conducted home visits and met with clients and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented care plans for client services.
- Informed clients of available resources and services, and facilitated application processes.
- Served as representative for Partnership 2000, liaising between Northern New Jersey and Israel.
- Internship included work in clinical department providing individual and family counseling.
- Facilitated groups in public middle schools developing a curriculum that focused on bullying, differences and peer pressure.
Education
Masters in Social Work - Concentration in Case Work
Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
New York, NY05.2005
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Queens College
Queens, NY05.2001
Skills
- Individualized therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Resource advocacy
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
LSW 44SL06066600
Timeline
Bridging Family Support Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
01.2019 - 12.2019
Foster Care Therapist
NJ MENTOR
01.2017 - Current
Child Out Patient Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
Foster Care Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care
01.2015 - 01.2016
Holocaust Team Social Worker
Jewish Family and Children Services
01.2010 - 12.2013
Preventive Care Unit Social Worker
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
01.2006 - 12.2009
Teacher
Jewish Education for Special Children
01.2005 - 12.2009
Geriatric Care Manager
Jewish Family Services
01.2001 - 12.2006
Masters in Social Work - Concentration in Case Work
Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
Queens College