Shawn Lisa Torres LCSW-R
Mount Sinai,NY
Summary
Clinical Supervisor successful in creating innovative clinical and educational programs. Experienced in developing strong teams of social workers and psychologist to improve client care and outcomes, all while serving as positive role model who aims to find creative solutions to administrative issues.
Overview
65
65
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
St. Martin De Porres Marianist School
Uniondale, NY
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained 40 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
School Social Worker
Uniondale Union Free School District
Uniondale, NY
09.2004 - 03.2021
- Locations: Lawrence Road Middle School, Uniondale Alternative High School and Kellenberg Memorial High School
- Developed Policies and Procedures for School Social Workers
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Provide outreach and service coordination with community resources
- Coordinate extracurricular activities and school wide assemblies
- Coordinate safety team and conduct all safety drills for school buildings
- Provide staff development for school personnel
- Provide consultation and crisis intervention for school personnel
- Served on District Safety Team Committee, Uniondale Violence Intervention Committee, Project Safe Neighborhood, and District Violence Prevention Committee
- Developed STEP AHEAD Pilot Program
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Shawn Lisa Torres, LCSW-R, PC
Rockville Centre, NY
10.2012 - Current
- Featured on Psychology Today Website (http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/141768)
- Provide individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescent and children Specializing in Mental Health Diagnosis, Anger Management, & Couples Therapy
Field Instructor
School Of Social Work, Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
- Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
- Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
- Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience
Field Instructor
School Of Social Work, Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
08.2011 - Current
- Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
- Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
- Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
- Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience
Field Instructor
Long Island University/LIU Post
Greenvale, NY
08.2010 - Current
- Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
- Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
- Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
- Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience
Clinical Director
Just 4 You, LLC
Bohemia, NY
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Provide Clinical Supervision for Credentialed Alcoholism and, Counselors (CASAC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
- Provide Program Planning, Development and Evaluations Services
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified clinical personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Coordinator/Administrator
Nassau BOCES
Uniondale, NY
05.2009 - 08.2017
- Supervised staff, daily operations, and conducted observations
- Addressed parental and student concerns
- Developed master scheduling and progress report of students
- Coordinated school wide assemblies and summer reading program
- Budget preparation for Summer School Program
- Conducted staff observations Coordinated summer lunch program
- Facilitated all personnel components including committee formation, candidate selection composed interview questions and verified reference.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Adjunct Professor
School Of Social Work, Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
01.2016 - 06.2017
- For Social Work 351-Social Work Practice I
- Supervised BSW & MSW students throughout their field experience within a middle school environment
- Provided weekly individual supervision and review of process recordings
- Provided evaluations for students’ academic and non-academic performance
- Assisted students in achieving learning objectives required for field experience.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Professor
School Of Social Work, Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
10.2012 - 06.2015
- For Social Work 333-Principles and Practice of Social Work II
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
05.2007
Master of Arts - Social Work
05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
05.1999
Skills
- Group and Individual Session Facilitation
- Intervention Strategies
- Crisis Resolution
- Policy Advising
- Electronic Resources
- Effective Communication Skills
- Program Development
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
National Association of School Social Workers
Lions Club International
Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc
National Council of Negro Woman
Timeline
Field Instructor - School Of Social Work, Adelphi University
08.2021 - Current
Principal - St. Martin De Porres Marianist School
03.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Director - Just 4 You, LLC
03.2018 - 03.2019
Adjunct Professor - School Of Social Work, Molloy College
01.2016 - 06.2017
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Shawn Lisa Torres, LCSW-R, PC
10.2012 - Current
Adjunct Professor - School Of Social Work, Adelphi University
10.2012 - 06.2015
Field Instructor - School Of Social Work, Molloy College
08.2011 - Current
Field Instructor - Long Island University/LIU Post
08.2010 - Current
Coordinator/Administrator - Nassau BOCES
05.2009 - 08.2017
School Social Worker - Uniondale Union Free School District
09.2004 - 03.2021
College of New Rochelle, The - Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
Adelphi University - Master of Arts, Social Work
New York University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Certifications
NYS- Provisional School Administrator/Supervisor
NYS-Permanent School District Administrator
NYS-Permanent School Social Worker
NYS-Licensed Master Social Worker License: # 072514-1
NYS-Licensed Clinical Social Worker License: # R079734-1
Seminar in Field Instruction Certificate Completed May 2013
Post Graduate Social Work Supervisor Certification December 2018
Certifications
NYS- Provisional School Administrator/Supervisor
NYS-Permanent School District Administrator
NYS-Permanent School Social Worker
NYS-Licensed Master Social Worker License: # 072514-1
NYS-Licensed Clinical Social Worker License: # R079734-1
Seminar in Field Instruction Certificate Completed May 2013
Post Graduate Social Work Supervisor Certification December 2018
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