Sonya Knuettel-Ripley
LCSW
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker well-versed in treating issues such as depression, anxiety and grief. Competent in treatment and discharge planning, conducting psychosocial assessments and setting goals to help clients facilitate growth. Looking for a challenging position with room for advancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CHE Services
07.2021 - Current
- Remote teletherapist in private practice platform
- Provide individual therapy to higher functioning clients
- Worked up from part time to full time status
- Primary approaches used are Supportive therapy, ACT, CBT, solution focused therapy, and strengths perspective therapeutic approaches in working with clients.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- For Human Services
- Teaching/Lecture college level students in Human Service and Addiction
- Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards
- Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
- Grading assigned papers, quizzes, oral presentations and exams
- Assess and evaluate student assignments and their academic performances
- Educate students on various psychological theories a concepts, interviewing techniques, group therapy, and supervise students during their internships
- Selected Contributions:
- Educated students in the nursing program at Hudson County Community College on Opioid Addiction and MAT.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed, Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Stress Care of New Jersey, Behavioral Healthcare Facility
Matawan, NJ
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Provided individual therapy with children, adolescents and adults as well as marriage and family counseling
- Created and implemented treatment plans and utilized supportive therapy, crisis intervention, CBT, solution focused therapy, and strengths perspective therapeutic approaches in working with clients.
Substance Abuse Evaluator
Hudson County Drug Court
Jersey City, NJ
07.2009 - 05.2013
- SAE)
- Worked on a multi-disciplinary team and assessed and diagnosed clients utilizing DSM-5 and ASAM criteria, made clinical recommendations, linked clients to treatment and coordinated services for clients with substance abuse and mental illness issues
- Provided individual therapy to clients, participated in weekly court sessions, team meetings and monthly meetings with outside agencies and organizations
- Selected Contributions:
- Created a monthly, Orientation Group for clients newly sentenced to drug court
- Co-Facilitated a supervision group of other substance abuse evaluators
- Conducted seminars for drug court; educating fellow substance abuse evaluators and other clinical staff
- Conducted court seminars to educate staff and clients alike.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2001 - 05.2013
- Conducted all-inclusive intake assessments and evaluated adult clients over the age of 18 for substance abuse and/or mental illness; utilizing American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, DSM-IV-TR, and biopsychosocial information
- Performed suicide risk assessments and consulted with staff psychiatrist to ensure each client’s safety
- Compiled referrals and recommendations for appropriate levels of care
- Coordinated services with community resources including probation, parole, DYFS, drug court, IDRC, EAPs, physicians, and family members
- Provided individual and family therapy, as well as case management, crisis intervention, and outreach
- Applied the 12-step model, motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques
- Documented all activities accurately
- Selected Contributions:
- Facilitated a weekly medication management group
- Supported a caseload of up to 15 clients with co-occurring disorders and provided individual and group therapy
- Formulated and enacted treatment plans, consulting with staff psychiatrist and Advanced Practice Nurse to provide appropriate care
- Clinically supervised BSW and MSW interns
- Conducted staff trainings for both staff and interns on such topics as mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Education
MSW Degree -
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
01.2000 - 01.2001
BSW Degree - undefined
Kean University
01.1998 - 01.2000
A.A. Degree - Liberal Arts/Psychology
Hudson County Community College
01.1995 - 01.1998
NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC - undefined
Skills
Psychotherapy experience
Psychosocial evaluations
Evidence-based practices
Treatment planning
Accuracy and efficiency in documentation
Psychosocial assessments
Clinical services
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CHE Services
07.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Hudson County Community College
01.2017 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed, Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Stress Care of New Jersey, Behavioral Healthcare Facility
01.2011 - 05.2015
Substance Abuse Evaluator
Hudson County Drug Court
07.2009 - 05.2013
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
01.2001 - 05.2013
MSW Degree -
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
01.2000 - 01.2001
BSW Degree - undefined
Kean University
01.1998 - 01.2000
A.A. Degree - Liberal Arts/Psychology
Hudson County Community College
01.1995 - 01.1998