Pari Varshney Kumar
The Bronx
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to fostering resilience and growth in children and adolescents through trauma-informed, strengths-based mental health support in home, school, and community settings. Expertise in building positive therapeutic relationships and modeling healthy interpersonal dynamics, combined with a creative and compassionate approach to tailoring interventions to meet each child's unique needs. Committed to advocating for youth mental health and empowering families to achieve lasting emotional well-being and positive outcomes. Proven ability to navigate complex crisis situations and challenges while promoting a supportive environment for growth and healing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DAY TREATMENT CLINICIAN
Astor Services for Children and Families
Bronx, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Provided trauma informed, culturally sensitive and evidence based individual therapy, family therapy, case management and interdisciplinary treatment planning for a caseload of 14-16 year old elementary aged children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- Planned and led group therapy sessions four times a week to facilitate skill development, and increase individual clients' usage of coping, communication, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and impulse control skills.
- Engaged in crisis intervention support for clients in distress- by implementing crisis intervention strategies, conducting suicide and risk assessments, creating safety plans and supporting the student in crisis in regulating themselves and transitioning back into the classroom- while also ensuring immediate safety measures were in place.
- Collaborated with clients' outpatient providers, medical providers, psychiatrists, family members and community practitioners to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall client care plans.
CRISIS CLINICIAN ON CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
Association to Benefit Children
New York, NY
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided immediate mobile crisis intervention support in home and school settings throughout NYC for youth aged 4–21, in order to de-escalate acute crisis situations and stabilize family dynamics.
- Assessed client's mental health and suicide risk, developed biopsychosocial formulations, assisted with referrals for long-term care and coordinated with multidisciplinary supports to promote safety, stability, and sustained client functioning.
- Facilitated short-term, trauma-informed counseling for students and caregivers, partnering with families to build skills in emotional regulation, crisis response, and home–school support strategies.
- Designed tailored treatment plans that address unique client needs by considering cultural factors, developmental stages, and environmental influences.
SOCIAL WORK INTERN ADULT INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY
Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans that supported coordinated discharge planning, continuity of care, and reduced risk of re-hospitalization.
- Established therapeutic rapport patients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness through active listening and client-centered interventions, while maintaining clear clinical boundaries to support engagement and treatment adherence.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services, connecting patients to critical supports such as housing, medical care, and social resources to promote stability and well-being after their discharge.
Education
M.S. - Social Work
Fordham University
New York, NY05-2022
B.B.A. - Marketing
George Washington University
Washington, D.C05-2020
Skills
- Crisis Intervention / De-escalation
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Trauma-Informed, Client-Centered Counseling
- Individual, Group, & Family Therapy
- Biopsychosocial Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Student & Family Engagement
- Active Listening & Rapport Building
- Cultural Competency & Inclusivity
- Clinical Documentation
- Discharge Planning
Websites
Certification
- TF-CBT Certification
- DBT Training
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Motivational Interviewing Training
- Cultural Competency Training
Timeline
DAY TREATMENT CLINICIAN
Astor Services for Children and Families
11.2023 - Current
CRISIS CLINICIAN ON CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
Association to Benefit Children
09.2022 - 03.2023
SOCIAL WORK INTERN ADULT INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY
Bellevue Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
B.B.A. - Marketing
George Washington University
M.S. - Social Work
Fordham University