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Ronahi Musa

Naugatuck

Summary

Licensed Master Social Worker with experience providing trauma-informed mental health services in psychiatric residential and therapeutic educational settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, IEP development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experienced working with youth presenting with complex emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, trauma histories, and problem sexual behaviors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Boys & Girls Village
Milford, CT
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students with significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in a therapeutic day school.
  • Lead crisis intervention, suicide and violence risk assessments, safety planning, and behavioral de-escalation during psychiatric emergencies.
  • Develop and monitor individualized social-emotional intervention plans and IEP goals while advocating for student needs in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.
  • Provide clinical support to youth with complex trauma, developmental disabilities, severe emotional and behavioral disorders, and problem sexual behaviors (PSB).
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, educators, families, DCF, school districts, and community providers to coordinate comprehensive care and support students' academic, behavioral, and emotional success.

Clinician

Boys & Girls Village
Milford, CT
04.2023 - 09.2023

• Provided individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF).

• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

• Utilized CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed interventions to address emotional dysregulation, psychiatric symptoms, behavioral challenges, and trauma.

• Conducted crisis intervention, behavioral de-escalation, and safety planning while supporting youth with severe emotional and behavioral disorders, including problem sexual behaviors (PSB).

• Collaborated with psychiatrists, nurses, residential staff, educators, families, DCF, probation officers, and community providers to coordinate treatment and ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Social Worker

CJR
Litchfield, CT
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided residential, educational, community, and home-based services to at-risk youth and their families.
  • Facilitated individual, group, and family sessions while completing intake assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Collaborated with Juvenile Probation Officers, attorneys, schools, families, and residential staff to coordinate care and appropriate aftercare services.
  • Participated in PPT meetings, crisis intervention, advocacy, and court proceedings when appropriate.

In-Home ABA Therapy

Constellation Health Services
New Haven County, CT
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided in-home behavioral support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted observations, family interviews, assessments, and individualized treatment planning.
  • Supported the child and family to improve development and expand cognitive, language, and adaptive skills.
  • Collaborated with families, teachers, and healthcare professionals to promote developmental, communication, adaptive, and behavioral goals.

MSW Intensive Outpatient Program Intern At BHCare

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
Derby, CT
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Completed a 500-hour clinical internship in an Intensive Outpatient Program under LCSW supervision.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with clients to address individual needs and support their progress.
  • Facilitated group sessions for intensive outpatient program (IOP), engaging clients in therapeutic discussions and activities.
  • Provided crisis intervention support, helping clients navigate immediate challenges effectively.
  • Complete progress notes, documenting progress on service goals and objectives, psychosocial histories, discharge summaries, treatment plans and collateral contacts.

Bachelor of Social Work Peer Academic Coach Intern

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supported college students academically and emotionally, contributing to their overall well-being and success.
  • Facilitated access to community resources for clients needing additional care, enhancing their support network.
  • Facilitated academic workshops to enhance student engagement and retention.
  • Developed personalized study plans to support diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Collaborated with faculty to align coaching strategies with curriculum goals.

Bachelor of Social Work Program Assistant

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with Social Work department to enhance student support services for current and prospective students.
  • Entered, tracked, and updated student records to ensure accurate and accessible information for faculty and administration.
  • Coordinated and assisted in planning BSW events to foster student engagement.

Success Navigator

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Facilitated student engagement by offering support and guidance during their visit to the Center. visiting Center and supported for Center incentives.
  • Established relationships, guiding students in navigating campus resources to enhance academic and personal support.
  • Designed and implemented navigation strategies for student engagement and retention efforts.
  • Analyzed data trends to enhance academic advising and support services.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop programs improving student success metrics.

Tutor – Research

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Guided first-year students in developing and advancing research projects, enhancing their research capabilities.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance critical thinking skills among students.
  • Supported students in enhancing research skills, contributing to their academic growth.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
West Harrison, NY
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Minor in Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2021

Skills

  • Clinical Modalities & Interventions: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Risk Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, IEP Development, PSB Interventions, Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Team Collaboration, Verbal and Written Communication
  • Languages: Kurdish (Fluent in Bahdini & Sorani dialects); Working Proficiency in Arabic
  • Technical Systems: Carelogic, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Connecticut
  • Connecticut School Social Worker Endorsement
  • LCSW Candidate – Eligible for Clinical Licensure, Connecticut

Timeline

School Social Worker

Boys & Girls Village
09.2023 - Current

Clinician

Boys & Girls Village
04.2023 - 09.2023

Clinical Social Worker

CJR
10.2022 - 04.2023

In-Home ABA Therapy

Constellation Health Services
07.2022 - 01.2023

MSW Intensive Outpatient Program Intern At BHCare

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Social Work Peer Academic Coach Intern

Southern Connecticut State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Social Work Program Assistant

Southern Connecticut State University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Success Navigator

Southern Connecticut State University
08.2018 - 05.2021

Tutor – Research

Southern Connecticut State University
08.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Minor in Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University