Rebecca Aspray-Collazo
Skillman,NJ
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Masters-level Social Worker and Certified Peer Support Specialist with a desire to effect change and to reach as many clients as possible with the need for treatment as well as addressing Social Determinants of Health needs. Able to conduct Bio-psychosocial assessments efficiently and thoroughly, identifying areas in which services may be implemented, and putting into place the appropriate services to meet each individual's needs. Collaborates effectively with multi-disciplinary treatment teams as well as outside treatment and service providers in order to provide continuity of care and a Care Plan that most effectively reached the client where needs are identified. Consistently goes above and beyond on the behalf of clients in order to best meet stated goals and objectives, and does so in a culturally competent and compassionate manner. Assertive communicator with a desire to reach as individuals who may not have previously had access to services in order to increase levels of wellness and quality of life, as experienced by the individual.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Recovery Partner & Health Advocate
Eleanor Health
Hamilton , NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Capture clinical, behavioral, and social information about member
- Collaborate with Care Team to inform personalized member treatment plans and adherence strategies
- Identify broader health, wellness, and social needs for members
- Identify and proactively connect member with specific community resources and services to address needs based on Social Determinants of Health factors
- Establish trusting relationships with members and their caregivers
- Effectively communicate Eleanor Health model and program requirements
- Collaborate with clients to set self-identified goals, leveraging Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Work with members to assess progress in achieving goals and identify improvement areas
- As first Health Advocate in NJ market, implemented program requirements as directed and helped to develop this role using professional experience and clinical skill set
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Recovery Coach
SOBA College Recovery
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2017 - 04.2018
- As an individual with personal recovery experience, became certified as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to support others encountering issues related to problematic use of substances
- Provided non-clinical, strengths-based assistance to support long term recovery from Substance Use Disorders
- Responded to calls from local police and Emergency Department personnel to provide services to overdose survivors
- Facilitated referrals to ongoing Substance Use Treatment when appropriate
- Provided follow-up via telephone to clients in order to support clients in their communities up to one year post-overdose
- Completed all required documentation attesting to these efforts efficiently and in timely manner.
Behavioral Technician & Activities Director
SOBA College Recovery
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2018
- As Activities Director, planned and executed recreational activities each weekend, designing scheduled events within constraints of allotted budget. Attended each activity in order to ensure proper execution and to problem solve as needed.
- Helped to ensure clients' adherence to facility and program rules and regulations, including administration and recording of results of urinalysis and Breathalyzers.
- Communicated effectively with Clinical Team clients' needs and detailed reports of behaviors of concern to client's treatment plan and progress
Clinical Case Manager
Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Participated as member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to adults and adolescents with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Provided individual and family counseling to patient and family members
- Communicated with all outside providers, including school social services, outpatient therapists and psychiatrists, and state caseworkers, to ensure optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process
- Performed discharge planning, including connecting patients to community resources such as Case Management. Made referrals to long-term residential care and Substance Use treatment facilities as appropriate
- Created extensive database of referral sources and discharge planning resources, creating relationships with outside providers of behavioral health and social services, throughout years spent in this position
- Participated in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings
- Provided crisis intervention and risk assessments
- Maintained caseload of 8-10 patients at all times
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
Social Work Intern
University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC)
Piscataway , NJ
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.-Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Facilitated group psychotherapy for patients participating in outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program
- Provided individual and family counseling for each patient on caseload
- Coordinated care with outside service providers, including school social services, state caseworks, Care Management Organizations, and referring treatment providers
Social Work Intern, School-Based Youth Program
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Using referrals from school personnel, conducted needs assessments for high school students and connected each student to community resources and treatment referrals where needed
- Designed and Implemented Partner Abuse Prevention program for Middle School students targeted at reducing incidence of intimate violence and abuse within relationships
- Conducted needs assessments throughout process of program implementation in order to identify areas of need and opportunities to make changes in order to better serve target population
- Incorporated necessary adjustments to program implementation as need arose and need for change was identified, through communication with students participating in program as well as school staff and counselors
Education
Masters of Social Work - Direct Clinical Practice
Rutgers School of Social Work
New Brunswick, NJ05.2008
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Needs Assessments
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to form trusting and productive relationships with clients with range of backgrounds
- Compassionate and caring
- Effective Communicator
- Discharge Planning
- Therapeutic Services including Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
- Skilled at forming productive relationships with outside service providers within community throughout state of NJ and beyond
- Cultural Competency
- Treatment Planning
Certification
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
NAADAC member
Timeline
Community Recovery Partner & Health Advocate
Eleanor Health
11.2021 - Current
Recovery Coach
SOBA College Recovery
12.2017 - 04.2018
Behavioral Technician & Activities Director
SOBA College Recovery
09.2017 - 04.2018
Clinical Case Manager
Carrier Clinic
01.2009 - 01.2012
Social Work Intern
University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC)
09.2007 - 06.2008
Social Work Intern, School-Based Youth Program
Plainfield High School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Masters of Social Work - Direct Clinical Practice
Rutgers School of Social Work
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
NAADAC member
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