Rina Balsam, MSW
Social Worker
Lakewood ,NJ
Summary
Passionate social worker, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and deep empathy. Trained in CBT through Beck's Institute. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the clinical aspects of social work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Case Manager and Intake Coordinator
Nesivos
Lakewood, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments and created follow up plans for clients.
- Implemented new initiatives and procedures to increase productivity and availability of client services.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with multiple community resources to offer clients tailor made services.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Empower Health Center
Lakewood , NJ
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions for adolescents and young adults.
- Co-lead trauma focused therapy groups to facilitate adaptive coping skills.
- Coordinated IFS trainings to further educate professionals in the community.
- Received both individual and group supervisions in a variety of settings to advance professional knowledge and development.
Social Work Intern
Nesivos
Lakewood, NJ
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Conducted client interviews to gather information and update case records.
- Attended meetings and supervisions to advance professional knowledge.
- Received experience with case management and followed up on clients' progresses and future needs.
- Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain confidentiality of client treatment
Special Education Teacher
Catapult Learning LLC
Lakewood, NJ
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Fostered relationship with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardian and school leadership.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials and reports.
- Utilized games and creative, interactive strategies to encourage learning where students are naturally unmotivated.
Junior High General Studies Teacher
Bais Rebbe Junior High School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Created and taught curricula for both Geography and English studies, in the 6th and 7th grades.
- Interfaced with students, parents, and administration to maximize student learning experience.
- Communicated with other teachers and school administrators to build professional relationships.
- Employed technology to present innovative classroom lessons and assignments
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School Of Social Wk.
Albany, NY 09.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 06.2018 - 08.2019
Judaic Studies
Mesores Rochel Seminary
Jerusalem, IL 09.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Bais Yaakov Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Needs assessment
undefinedReferences
- Dr. Yossi Shafer, PhD., Clinical Director, Empower Health Center. (718) 305-1613
- Rabbi Binyamin Greenspoon, LCSW., Clinical Director, Nesivos. (848) 525-8050
Timeline
Case Manager and Intake Coordinator
Nesivos
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Empower Health Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
Social Work Intern
Nesivos
09.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Social Work
Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School Of Social Wk.
09.2019 - 03.2022
Special Education Teacher
Catapult Learning LLC
09.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Excelsior College
06.2018 - 08.2019
Junior High General Studies Teacher
Bais Rebbe Junior High School
09.2017 - 02.2018
Judaic Studies
Mesores Rochel Seminary
09.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Bais Yaakov Los Angeles
09.2014 - 06.2017
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