Nathalie Quinonez, LMSW
Richmond Hill,NY
Summary
Proactive, and goal-oriented professional recognized for strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and effectively apply new skills in dynamic environments. Committed to leveraging strengths and 10+ years of social service experience to provide clients with high quality, caring support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individual mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults.
- Perform client assessments, including safety and risk assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Diagnose mental health disorders.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Help clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Maintain timely client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records utilizing electronic health record system.
- Assist clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Collaborate with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assist clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Help clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Bilingual School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Complete detailed Social History assessments with parents of children being evaluated for special education programs.
- Conduct classroom observations.
- Generate reports based on assessments completed.
- Support students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Plan, promote and facilitate quarterly parent workshops on various topics to support families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address child's needs and promote positive outcomes.
- Attend IEP meetings and present findings to participants.
- Work with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Promote emotional literacy within school environment.
Child Protective Specialist
NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES
02.2017 - 11.2023
- Investigated cases of child abuse and child neglect, managing a caseload of up to 40 cases at one time.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Completed field visits and conducted interviews to assess child safety using open-ended, non-leading questions that focused on client's strengths wile fostering client engagement.
- Engaged in meaningful multi-disciplinary and interagency collaboration. Collaborated with key stakeholders including including NYPD, NYCPS, NYC DOP, and Safe Horizons to continuously assess safety and construct safety plans that reduce risk.
- Interviewed family members and collateral contacts including medical personnel, school staff, and mental health professionals in order to assess child safety.
- Utilized social work skills to engage families in assessing strengths and needs using Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed Frameworks as guidance.
- Facilitated CBO and inter-agency service referrals for families.
- Executed court ordered and emergency removals of children when deemed necessary and took children into protective care.
- Arranged medical and forensic assessments of children through the Child Advocacy Center as well as in local hospitals during emergency situations.
- Created, and assisted in the execution of, safety plans essential to child and family well being in various situations including domestic violence .
- Completed various administrative tasks vital to best case practice and quality assurance, including thorough and timely documentation.
- Mentored new employees, providing shadowing experience, real time training, and support contributing to an increase in the agency's employee retention.
- Volunteered in organizing and participating in community events including back to school giveaway fairs, holiday events for clients, and employee engagement events.
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Familiarized parents with the NYS Early Intervention program and assisted parents with completing enrollment documentation.
- Coordinated evaluations with parents and related service providers.
- Supported parents throughout the evaluation process; provided parents with education regarding developmental domains, developmental milestones based on age, and eligibility criteria.
- Participated in meetings to discuss the results of various evaluations and develop Individualized Family Service Plans.
- Facilitated child's transition plan out of Early Intervention to Committee for Preschool Education. and provided support throughout the transition process.
Direct Support Professional- Acute Care Setting
Young Adults Institute
- Worked with adults experiencing mild to severe developmental disabilities.
- Taught travel safety skills, simple communication skills, and money skills to maximize overall integration within the community while developing independence.
- Monitored and conducted frequent reviews of individuals' skill acquisition and behavioral development, utilizing information to prepare detailed progress reports.
- Served as an advocate for individuals in the community as well as within the program.
- Provided crisis intervention including, but not limited to, emotional support and counseling; Implemented ABA techniques in addressing various behaviors.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
New York, NY06.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Queens College
Flushing, NY06.2014
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural awareness
- Multidisciplinary team and interagency collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Safety and risk assessments
- Community engagement
- Mentorship
- Legal testimony
- Microsoft Excel Proficient
- Written and Verbal Communication- including Bilingual
- Special Education
- EMR / EHR
- Treatment Planning
- Safety and risk assessments
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, Present
Certified Bilingual School Social Worker, Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Bilingual School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Child Protective Specialist
NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES
02.2017 - 11.2023
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
06.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Queens College
Direct Support Professional- Acute Care Setting
Young Adults Institute
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College