Noor Ahmed
Yonkers,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy for women with physical and mental disabilities, utilizing trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions to address anxiety, depression, and distress tolerance
- Designed and facilitated psychoeducational workshops and support groups on financial wellness, stress management, self-advocacy, and trauma recovery, integrating motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to promote resilience and empowerment
- Assisted clients with case management and resource navigation, connecting them to community-based services, accessible mental health care, and financial assistance programs
- Led mindfulness and somatic-based interventions, including guided meditation, grounding exercise, and cognitive reframing to enhance emotional regulation, improve coping strategies, and support clients in navigating systemic barriers in healthcare and disability services
Social Work Intern
South Bronx United
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Manage a caseload of 120+ individuals under the age of 19, working closely with individuals to set specific goals, allocate resources, and create individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific mental and physical health needs of each client
- Provided social work support, including long-term counseling, community resource planning, advising families on community resources and referral programs, and developing and implementing realistic treatment
- Provide psychosocial assessments and psychotherapeutic services, evaluate and provide treatment planning, and collaborate with colleagues to develop programs for clients
Research and Laboratory Associate
Center for Neuroscience and Experiential Learning
08.2021 - Current
- Utilizing fMRI and various other brain scans to assess which regions of the brain play a role in the orbitofrontal cortex, medial temporal lobe, and default mode network
- Actively collaborating in lab meetings, presenting findings, engaging in discussion, methodically documenting experimental procedures, data collection, and results
Education
Masters of Science - Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
05.2025
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Psychology, & Neuroscience
University at Albany
05.2023
Skills
- CPR Certification from American Heart Association
- Naloxone Training from BC Center for Disease Control
- CITI Program: enables conducting of human research under the jurisdiction of the Institutional Review board at the University at Albany
- Proficient in English, Urdu, and Hindi
Affiliations
- Collegiate Science and Technology Program |Intern| Provides academic enrichment and research experience in STEM. Increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.
- Community Impact Columbia |Intern| Facilitating educational and employment opportunities for individuals of diverse ages and varying English proficiency levels, leveraging the Community Impact Program at Columbia University to support GED attainment, English and math skill development, and comprehensive resume building skills.
- Asian Pacific Islander South Asian Caucus |Leader| Foster greater diversity and cultural awareness at the Columbia School of Social Work by raising awareness of the Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American experience.
- Special Olympics |Treasurer| Participate in playing intramural sports with individuals with disabilities. Raising funding for the program, and handling money exchange between multiple groups.
Timeline
Social Work Intern
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
South Bronx United
09.2023 - 05.2024
Research and Laboratory Associate
Center for Neuroscience and Experiential Learning
08.2021 - Current
Masters of Science - Social Work
Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Psychology, & Neuroscience
University at Albany
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