NANCY CERVANTES
West Harrison
Summary
Professional LMSW with thorough experience in delivering high-quality patient care and therapeutic services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable and goal-oriented, with passion for supporting patients' mental health and well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Rising Ground
The Bronx, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address client needs and foster progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client mental health and formulate intervention strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes and service delivery.
Psychotherapist
PM Pediatrics
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct intakes
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
- Create individualized treatment plans
- Conduct ongoing assessment and treatment progress
Functional Family Therapist
Rising Ground
Brooklyn, NY
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilize appropriate clinical skills.
- Develop person-centered treatment plans.
- Conduct clinical interviews.
- Use program-related and research-based treatment approaches.
Social Work Intern
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
New York, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead support groups for current foster parents
- Assist with certifications and re-certifications of agency foster homes
- Assist in foster parent training
- Crisis intervention for foster children and foster parents
- Referrals and provide resources for foster families
Youth Coach
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
Bronx, NY
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Engage with and holistically support at least 15 young people between the ages of 14 and 21+ years old
- Work with young people to develop academic, career, housing and other independent living goals; connecting youth to quality “best-fit” schools, programs, resources, and opportunities
- Employ a “strengths-based” and “youth-centered” approach in the development of goals
Case Planner
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
New York, NY
08.2018 - 01.2020
- In partnership with families, create service plans for parents and children to address safety, behavioral, educational, psychological, and permanency needs
- Monitor safety, well-being and progress by facilitating regular casework contacts and documenting the same in progress notes and other documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers to monitor service progress and needs
- Participate in Family Team Conferences and Family Court Hearings to advance permanency for children and families.
Education
Master of Social Work - Child Welfare
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
New York, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2015
Skills
- Fluent Spanish, spoken and written
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Based Casework
- Functional Family Therapy
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary approach
Timeline
Clinician
Rising Ground
09.2024 - Current
Psychotherapist
PM Pediatrics
07.2024 - Current
Functional Family Therapist
Rising Ground
06.2023 - 08.2024
Social Work Intern
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Coach
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
01.2020 - 05.2023
Case Planner
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cornell University
Master of Social Work - Child Welfare
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College