NICOLE IADEVAIA
Fairfield,US
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Social Worker with significant background in providing support to individuals struggling with mental health issues. Strengths include crisis intervention, individual and group therapy facilitation, and development of treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Previous work resulted in improved patient well-being through strategic care coordination and advocacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Social Worker
Milford Pediatric Group
Milford, CT
06.2024 - Current
- Developed treatment plans for clients with mental health diagnosis.
- Conducted assessments of client's needs and developed appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic health record system.
- Assisted clients in developing goals related to personal growth, self-sufficiency and stability.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by referring clients to emergency services or hospitalization if necessary.
- Counseled family members on how best to support their loved ones suffering from mental illness issues.
- Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
Volunteer
Queer LI
Patchouge, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Helped organize fundraisers to benefit organizational objectives
- Coordinated special projects and assignments
School-Based Mental Health Provider
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center
Wantagh, NY
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Provides evaluation and treatment services within a school-based setting
- Conducts initial screenings
- Provides crisis intervention as needed
- Attends CSE meetings as well as maintains all relevant forms, reports, and documentation
- Maintains contact with referring and other professionals as needed
- Specializes in the treatment of LGBTQIA+ students in both therapeutic groups as well as extracurricular groups
COO And Director Of Partnerships
Project "Let's erase the stigma" (LETS)
Westbury, NY
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Provided community education on suicide prevention
- Supervised, organized, and oversaw community events
- Trained as a peer mentor and ran the crisis texting line
- Collaborated with partners from different organizations
Volunteer Research Assistant
NUMC Department of Psychology
East Meadow, NY
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Shadowed psychologists/psychiatrists on daily tasks
- Reviewed statistics
- Outreach with clients for the doctors
Education
Doctor Of Social Work (DSW) - Social Work
Simmons College
Boston, MA, US12-2024
Master Of Science (M.S.) - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY, US05.2018
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Applied Psychology
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY, US12.2015
Skills
- Therapy Strategies
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Client Goal Planning
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Case Documentation
- Mental Health Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Resources
- Social Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Reading Comprehension
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Electronic Systems
- Relationship Issues Management
- Case Conferences
- Constructive Feedback
- Administrative Support
- Supply Coordination
- Client Outreach
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records
- HIPAA Requirements
- Counseling Services
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Developing Relationships
- Emotional Support
- Group Sessions
- Staff Meetings
- Patient Support
- Health Records Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Confidential Records Management
- Assignment Coordination
- Patient Interaction
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Status Updates
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Client Screening
- Data Integrity
- Company Guidelines
- Site Visits
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Confidentiality
Certification
104165-1: NY LMSW
8519: CT LMSW
References
Dena Papadopoulos, NSCFGC Supervisor, (516) 396-2661, cpapadopoulos@northshorechildguidance.org
Community Service
Volunteer, Queer LI, Patchouge, Patchouge, NY, 05/01/23, Present, Helped organize fundraisers to benefit organizational objectives., Coordinated special projects and assignments.
Affiliations
- Member of the Pink Boots Society - 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Social Worker
Milford Pediatric Group
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Queer LI
05.2023 - Current
School-Based Mental Health Provider
North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center
05.2018 - 09.2023
COO And Director Of Partnerships
Project "Let's erase the stigma" (LETS)
06.2013 - 08.2018
Volunteer Research Assistant
NUMC Department of Psychology
11.2011 - 08.2014
104165-1: NY LMSW
8519: CT LMSW
Doctor Of Social Work (DSW) - Social Work
Simmons College
Master Of Science (M.S.) - Social Work
New York University
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Applied Psychology
Farmingdale State College
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