Sebastien Saint-Pierre
Boston,MA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker Associate, Float
McLean Hospital
Belmont And Middleborough, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Held responsibility for overall coordination and direct provision of clinical services to patients and family members as appropriate, according to the aged and acuity of the patient.
- Acted as primary liaison with family and significant others, ambulatory and other relevant treaters to develop a timely and comprehensive discharge plan that included access to services for patients and, where appropriate, family members.
- Collaborated with an off-unit utilization review manager or, in some cases, directly with the external managed care reviewers to manage the patient’s care in a manner that is both clinically and fiscally sound.
- Contacted therapists, case managers, primary care providers, the department of mental health, and other external agencies to collaborate about treatment and aftercare planning.
- Worked closely with other social workers and kept nursing staff, psychiatrist, and utilization managers updated regarding changes in the patient’s status, family communication, and aftercare planning.
- Reported professional assessment of the patient's status, communication/meetings with families and outpatient treaters, in addition to the status of aftercare planning and any changes in the plan that occurred.
- Completed daily notes, safety and risk assessments, psychosocial and treatment plans.
- Provided treatment interventions and psychoeducation geared toward stabilization of acute symptoms and safety issues.
- Conducted family meetings to provide psychoeducation, safety-planning interventions, address family issues, and discuss aftercare planning.
Residential Counselor
MAB Community Services/Ivy Street School
Brookline, MA
08.2019 - Current
- Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Supported students by guiding research in areas such as vulnerability and introspection.
- Partnered with peers to create department goals and strategies.
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Developed service plans to meet individual client needs.
Dependency Case Manager
Children's Home Society Of Florida Southeastern
Miami, FL
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assessed client needs and developed service plans.
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Coordinated the delivery of services; plan referrals and linkages to clients and families.
- Prepared case/status reports and testified in court.
- Assisted family/caregivers in accessing benefits.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Behavioral Health Technician
Westcare Foundation and Banyan Health Systems
Miami, FL
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Documented behavioral incidents and completed daily rounds.
- Learned to recognize behaviors associated with substance abuse.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Organized theme-related courses and events.
- Completed incident reports on a daily basis and submitted to management.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative skills.
- Presented on a range of subjects including family complexities, insecurities, spirituality, and marginalized populations.
- Worked with clients to develop important life skills including housekeeping and cooking.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami
12.2017
Skills
- Broad Psychiatric Population Familiarity
- Experience writing Assessments, Psychosocial Formulations, Clinical Formulations, Treatment Plans, and Aid in Sentencing Documents
- Group Facilitation Experience
- Knowledge of Crisis Intervention/Stabilization Techniques
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) experience techniques
- Lecturing Experience to Psychiatric Population:Positive Psychology, Adaptive/Maladaptive Behavior, Trauma, Grief, Acceptance, and Mindfulness
Certification
Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Massachusetts, 2022
Community and Workplace Adult/Child CPR
Accomplishments
- Community Health Network Area (CHNA) Stipend Recipient in recognition of the need for Black/African American identifying individuals in the Mental Health field (2020).
- Boston College School of Social Work Elected Executive Board Member (Nov. 2019-May. 2021)
- New York University Jane Bram Scholarship Recipient for high academic achievement and financial need.
- University of Miami Dean's List.
- University of Miami Honor Society.
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker Associate, Float
McLean Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
MAB Community Services/Ivy Street School
08.2019 - Current
Dependency Case Manager
Children's Home Society Of Florida Southeastern
03.2019 - 08.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
Westcare Foundation and Banyan Health Systems
07.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of California - Los Angeles
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Miami