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RACHEL SAMET, LCSW, LSW

Summary

Attending weekly clinical supervision

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Social Worker

Kipnis Counseling LLC
03.2024 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, to evaluate clients' emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.
  • Provide 10 weekly hours of clinical diagnoses, assessment, and interviewing using DSM 5.
  • Provide clear, concise documentation of assessment findings, risk factors, and treatment recommendations.
  • Identify psychosocial stressors and recommend appropriate resources, referrals, and support services to assist clients.
  • Assess potential risks such as suicidal ideation or self-harm and take necessary actions to ensure client safety.
  • Offer guidance and education to clients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to enhance overall well-being.

Licensed Therapist at Private Practice

Greene Horizons
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide psychotherapy to a caseload of 20 weekly individuals, utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, somatic, trauma- informed, and solution-focused therapy to address a wide range of mental health issues.
  • Assess client needs, diagnosis, and goals, developing personalized treatment plans and adjusting interventions as necessary to optimize therapeutic progress.
  • Offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns, promoting emotional healing and psychological well-being.
  • Document and track client progress, ensuring all clinical notes and treatment plans are up-to-date, accurate, and in compliance with relevant ethical and legal standards.

Therapist at Private Practice

Serenity Psychotherapy, LLC
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducting clinical psychotherapy sessions with clients presenting with a range of problems including trauma, addiction, depression and generalized anxiety disorder
  • Developing trusting relationships with client; exploring ongoing challenges; identifying tools and coping skills; empowering clients in their process toward treatment goals
  • Documenting patient information, diagnosis, treatment plans and patient responses

Therapist

Jewish Board of Family and Child Services
08.2020 - 02.2023
  • Meet with up to 20 clients weekly for psychotherapeutic intervention with presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders with clients ages 5 and above
  • Utilizing client centered approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and attachment informed treatment approaches
  • Documenting client progress notes, diagnosis, treatment plans, and risk assessments
  • Collaborating with caseworker and providing referrals for concrete services
  • Crisis Intervention by responding to emergency situations and provided crisis support

Licensed Social Worker

Ahava Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020


  • Provide individual psychotherapy to 15 clients weekly, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
  • Develop and implement tailored treatment plans based on thorough assessments, client needs, and therapeutic goals.
  • Create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and work through emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges.
  • Document progress, treatment interventions, and client outcomes in detailed and timely clinical notes, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality regulations.

Therapist

New Horizons Counseling Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Conducted individual psychotherapy; treatment planning; psychosocial assessment; and medication management
  • Provided supportive reality oriented therapy and insight oriented therapy to clients; use of Cognitive Behavioral skills; Client-centered approach
  • Intake specialist; conducting initial assessments, screenings, and diagnosing
  • Documented staff information, including treatment plans, treatment updates and progress notes
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
  • Provide telehealth services as a response to COVID-19 virus

Therapist, Student Intern

Jewish Board of Family and Child Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conduct individual psychotherapy; Developing trusting and empathetic relationships with clients; treatment planning; psychosocial assessment; and medication managementIntake specialist; conducting initial assessments, screenings, and diagnosingCo-facilitating DBT groupsWorking collaboratively with Seymour Askin clinical staff; participation in weekly staff meetings, Anti-racism student groups, and supervision

Supportive Counselor, Student Intern

COJO Of Flatbush
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Counseling sessions with adults65 years+; establishing trusting and empathetic relationship with clients
  • Case management; Liaison between agency and client; advocate on behalf of clients
  • Participation in agency-wide events, weekly staff meetings, and supervision

Education

Master of Social Work -

Wurzweiler School of Social Work
01.2019

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry
01.2016

Certification

  • Certificate in INternal Family Systems Level 1
  • Evergreen Trauma Certification

Timeline

Licensed Social Worker

Kipnis Counseling LLC
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Therapist at Private Practice

Greene Horizons
08.2023 - Current

Therapist at Private Practice

Serenity Psychotherapy, LLC
02.2023 - 12.2023

Therapist

Jewish Board of Family and Child Services
08.2020 - 02.2023

Licensed Social Worker

Ahava Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020

Therapist

New Horizons Counseling Center
01.2020 - 07.2020

Therapist, Student Intern

Jewish Board of Family and Child Services
09.2018 - 05.2019

Supportive Counselor, Student Intern

COJO Of Flatbush
09.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Social Work -

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Mercy College
RACHEL SAMET, LCSW, LSW