Nyeri Smith
Baldwin,USA
Summary
Motivated Master of Social Worker with background in providing mental health services within community settings. Demonstrated strength in case management, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy techniques. Developed sustainable relationships with clients, contributed to team building, and enhanced client services. Made significant impact by developing resources for marginalized populations and advocating for social justice issues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Health Center/ SW Intern
Northwell Health Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Provided assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families.
- Facilitated effective communication between parents and guardians and school personnel regarding student needs.
- Utilized evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
In-Home Mental Health Specialist
Lodestar Children Services
Farmingdale, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Provided case management services to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Managed caseloads by providing ongoing assessment of client's needs throughout the course of treatment.
- Educated clients about healthy lifestyle choices, self-care strategies, and relapse prevention methods.
Behavior Therapist
ACHIEVE BEYOND
Melville, NY
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for implementing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs under the supervision of a BCBA for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Passed BACB approved trainings, and assessments, abides by BACB ethical code
- Works 1:1 with child enacting behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition, collecting data, assisting in parent training, and consulting with the BCBA to ensure program integrity
Social Work Intern
Hope For Youth Inc./Kinship Caregiver Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Providing solutions, identifying resources that may be helpful in problem resolution for clients
- Working in Excel and Powerpoint to provide accurate information and data for agency and clients
- Professionally assesses the problem and through consultation, individual or group action, develops a plan to assess the student and/or his/her family
Mentor/Educator/Counselor
Leadership Training Institute-LTI
Hempstead, NY
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee about personal experiences, feelings, and emotions.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by participants during conversations.
Social Work Intern
LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTION
Hempstead, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Research evaluation of client needs, and treatment options
- Engage with students
- Help students that struggle with academics that are falling behind in there classes
Education
Master Of Social Work Program - Families, Youth, and Transition to Adulthood
Stony Brook University School Of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stony Brook University School Of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY05.2024
Associates Degree - Human Services: Community Service And Social Work
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.2021
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Senior High School
Baldwin, NY01.2018
Skills
- One-on-one sessions
- Therapeutic plans
- CBT techniques
- DBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Service planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Assessment skills
References
- Ylauris Cruz, LCSW, Northwell Health, (718) 337-9441, ycruz7@northwell.edu
- Mary Ann Desilva, LCSW-R, Northwell Health Coordinator of Mental Health Services, (718) 337-9441, mdesilva@northwell.edu
- Courtney Steensma, LMSW, Lodestar Children's Services Supervisor, (631) 403-2314,
- Lisa Hasbrouck, LMSW, Hope For Youth, Kinship Caregiver Program Supervisor, (631) 291-1098
Timeline
School Based Health Center/ SW Intern
Northwell Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current
In-Home Mental Health Specialist
Lodestar Children Services
05.2024 - Current
Behavior Therapist
ACHIEVE BEYOND
12.2023 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Hope For Youth Inc./Kinship Caregiver Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
Mentor/Educator/Counselor
Leadership Training Institute-LTI
12.2021 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTION
09.2021 - 12.2021
Master Of Social Work Program - Families, Youth, and Transition to Adulthood
Stony Brook University School Of Social Welfare
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stony Brook University School Of Social Welfare
Associates Degree - Human Services: Community Service And Social Work
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Senior High School
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