Rachel E. Korman, LCSW
Williamsville,NY
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker II
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY
01.2008 - Current
- Provide psychosocial assessments to patients and their families
- Develop and implement treatment plans to include clinical interventions designed to enhance functioning and modify maladaptive behaviors of the patient and caregiving system
- Provide distress management, lethality assessment, crisis intervention and short term therapy to individuals, families, and groups
- Provide clinical counseling to individuals, families and groups to address the psychosocial aspects of illness, disability, grief, and bereavement
- Act as consultant to the multidisciplinary team regarding psychosocial issues/concerns, including participating in family meetings and multidisciplinary conferences
- Assist in the development and implementation of safe and effective discharge plans
- Provide education, linkages, and advocacy to patient and family members regarding services available in the community
- Facilitate support groups
- Supervise UB School of Social Work MSW students in preparation for careers in the field
Child and Adolescent Unit Social Worker
Brylin Hospital
Buffalo, NY
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Completed psychosocial assessments with child and adolescent patients ages 5-17
- Contacted collateral resources, including mental health providers, schools, and family members
- Developed individualized treatment plans and crisis safety plans with patients
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with patients 3 times per week and as needed
- Facilitated weekly family/discharge planning meetings
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for children and adolescents
- Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Secured appropriate discharge placements and/or linkages to community resources
Intake Counselor
Transitional Services, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Responsible for the coordination of resident referral activities, with a focus upon the young adult/adolescent population
- Developed and maintained linkages with referral sources in the community
- Conducted screening interview with prospective residents
- Created written assessment reports and recommended appropriate placements
MSW Second Year Concentration Internship
Brylin Hospital, Child and Adolescent Unit
Buffalo, WY
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Carried a caseload of 3-4 inpatients under the supervision of field educator and performed all duties of psychiatric social worker as outlined above
Counselor
Buffalo GYN Womenservices
Buffalo, NY
05.2001 - 10.2004
- Provided supportive counseling to patients
- Responsible for patient assessments, including reviews of medical histories and educations around available pregnancy options
- Provided appropriate referrals and comprehensive sexual health education regarding contraception , sexually transmitted infections, and safe sex practices
- Assisted patients in mindfulness/relaxation exercises during medical procedures
MSW First Year Foundation Level Internship
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services
Buffalo, NY
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Worked under the supervision of Buffalo East Branch Director
- Managed a caseload of 2 clients and participated on co-therapy sessions both on site and at Buffalo Public School 77
- Developed and implements treatment plans with clients
- Engaged clients in play therapy
- Documents client progrss towards treatment goals/maintained ac
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Buffalo School of Social Work
Amherst, NY 06-2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Buffalo
Amherst, NY06-2001
Spanish
University of Salamanca Study Abroad Program
Salamanca, Spain08-1999
Skills
- Empathetic
- Culturally Competent
- Trauma informed
- Collaborative
- Flexible/adapatable
- Problem-solver
Volunteer Activities
- Member, Maplemere Elementary PTA 2015-Present
- Treasurer, Maplemere Elementary PTA 2022 - Present
- SHEF volunteer, 2023 - Present
Language
- Conversant in Spanish
Timeline
Medical Social Worker II
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2008 - Current
Child and Adolescent Unit Social Worker
Brylin Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2008
MSW Second Year Concentration Internship
Brylin Hospital, Child and Adolescent Unit
09.2005 - 05.2006
Intake Counselor
Transitional Services, Inc.
10.2004 - 06.2006
MSW First Year Foundation Level Internship
Child and Adolescent Treatment Services
09.2003 - 05.2004
Counselor
Buffalo GYN Womenservices
05.2001 - 10.2004
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Buffalo School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Buffalo
Spanish
University of Salamanca Study Abroad Program
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