Sophia L. Parker
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where experience and training may be professionally utilized. Clinical social work professional prepared to deliver impactful support and counseling services. Extensive experience in addressing complex needs and enhancing client well-being. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptive problem-solving to achieve results. Expertise in crisis intervention and mental health support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
White Plains Hospital Physician Associates
01.2025 - Current
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Organize clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Complete psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Facilitate family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provide crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in an outpatient setting.
Clinical Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Completed shelter, AOT, ACT/FACT, State applications and other documentations as needed. Conduct individual and group counseling which includes CBT and DBT techniques.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Major Depression, Bipolar and Schizoaffective disorders.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Clinical Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital /Lawrence Campus Emergency Room
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Clinical Social Worker /Case Manager
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Assisted in coordinating the intake process to facilitate admissions.
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Clinical Social Worker
St. John’s Riverside Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing requirements through regular review of clinical practices and collaboration with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections.
Senior Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted and interpreted psychosocial findings to members of the treatment team, in order to provide comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Provided social work treatment services, working closely with manage care companies to obtain pre-approvals, psychosocial assessments, patient advocacy, coordinating referrals, participating in interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Assisted in ensuring compliance with all Medicaid, JCAHO, DOH and OASAS regulations.
- Worked closely with various court system to include drug court, probation and parole.
- Initiated a weekly family program at New York Presbyterian Westchester.
Assistant Director
St. Christopher’s Inn, Garrison, NY
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Assisted in the administration of services at this 130-resident facility and outpatient clinic for substance abuse and mental health patients.
- Spearheaded development of new project management system, significantly improving project tracking and delivery timelines.
- Organized professional development workshops for staff, enhancing skills and boosting team capabilities.
Clinical Care Manager
Magellan Behavioral Health, Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Pre-certified and reviewed cases with providers to determine appropriate level of care for patients entering substance abuse or mental health programs nationwide.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care through regular team meetings and case conferences.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up support for patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Hunter College School of Social Work
New York, NY05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-1993
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case management
- Psychoeducation
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
White Plains Hospital Physician Associates
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division
03.2022 - 01.2025
Clinical Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital /Lawrence Campus Emergency Room
01.2019 - 01.2022
Clinical Social Worker /Case Manager
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2013 - 01.2019
Clinical Social Worker
St. John’s Riverside Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Social Worker
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division
01.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Director
St. Christopher’s Inn, Garrison, NY
01.2001 - 01.2007
Clinical Care Manager
Magellan Behavioral Health, Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Social Work
Hunter College School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Certified Field Instructor, MSW Students, 1999
- Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), 1998
- Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification Training, 1998
- Certified Social Worker, 1996
- Member, National Association of Social Workers
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