Pamela Abel, Esq.,LMSW
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
As a school librarian, I intend to implement my student-centered, inclusive approach by using the traditional and novel library resources to help students and teachers succeed as a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Library Media Specialist Intern
Herricks High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for all age groups.
- Shelved books and staffed both circulation and reference desks for library.
Librarian Media Specialist Intern
Searingtown Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
Education
Master of Science - School Librarianship
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2024
J.D. -
Hofstra University, Maurice A. Dean School of Law
Hempstead, NY05.2011
Master of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05.2008
Skills
- Managing records
- Social history intake procedures
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Support
- Youth Services
- Library Instruction
- Collection development
- Approachable
- Guiding students
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
New York Licensed Master Social Worker, 2016
New York State Bar, 2013
Timeline
Library Media Specialist Intern
Herricks High School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Librarian Media Specialist Intern
Searingtown Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Social Worker
Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Master of Science - School Librarianship
State University of New York At Buffalo
J.D. -
Hofstra University, Maurice A. Dean School of Law
Master of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
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