Stacy Stroman
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Zucker Hillside, excelling in crisis intervention and group facilitation. Proven ability to build rapport and support clients in achieving their goals, utilizing effective communication and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Committed to enhancing patient care and fostering therapeutic relationships in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Long Island Jewish Hospital, Zucker Hillside Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Under the direction of the RN and Physicians, working with patients who suffer with mental illness as supportive staff
- Performing duties, such as vital signs, accu-checks, monitor patients, and assist with ADL's and other daily activities to support the patients needs while inpatient on the unit.
- Encouraging therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit - within and outside hospital.
- Assists during admissions, discharges and/or transfers of patients.
- Assists RN in carrying out treatment procedures including, but not limited to restraining patient, vital signs and other directed tasks.
- Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies with direction from RN. Administers (CPR), when necessary.
Intern
Seafield
Mineola, NY
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported clients in identifying goals and developing action plans for achieving them.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted clients in recognizing patterns of negative thinking or behavior that may impede progress towards goals.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure the delivery of quality care to all clients.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups that focused on topics such as communication skills, anger management, coping strategies, stress reduction, and goal setting.
- Encouraged open dialogue among group members regarding their experiences with mental illness.
Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Public Consulting Group, Inc, PCG
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Working remotely in supporting the Local Health Department to call every person diagnosed with COVID-19 across Nassau County and Suffolk County
- Maintaining ongoing communication with every contact made
- Provide education about COVID-19, on isolation and quarantine procedures to individuals and their families and offer support where needed
- Provide referrals to community resources as needed
- Ongoing Training on Further COVID 19 vaccine development
- Guidelines and most updated vaccination developments
- Created comprehensive reports summarizing findings from contact tracing investigations.
- Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to engage individuals in conversations regarding their contact history.
- Implemented strategies for proactive case identification by monitoring trends in the community.
Medical Case Worker/Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
Uniondale, NY
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversee administration of medication to 9 developmentally disabled residents within a group home setting
- Schedule and transport residents to appointments, monitoring their safety and behavior
- Responsible for assisting residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including eating, bathing, grooming, and other daily activities such as regulating financial transactions
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
- Identified changes in client status or needs and communicated to supervisor.
- Documented delivery of quality care in client's clinical record.
Housing Coordinator
Services for the Underserved, Inc
Amityville, NY
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for placing Veterans in sustainable, low income housing
- Assessed Veterans' readiness and barriers to obtaining permanent housing and established relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, and landlords
- Provided families with guidance and support through the application process
- Reviewed eviction notices before they were served to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated the maintenance, repair, or renovation of rental units as necessary.
Direct Care Counselor
Central Nassau and Guidance Counseling Services
Hicksville, NY
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Met regularly with families recovering from mental illness and substance abuse to assist in obtaining needed services or benefits to achieve their goals
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention
- Facilitated daily living skills training and medication oversight
- Developed strong rapport with clients by engaging in meaningful conversations, providing support, and building trust relationships.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques tailored towards individual needs while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
- Educated clients on available community resources that could help them meet their goals or improve their quality of life.
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America
Brooklyn, NY
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for permanent housing placement for Veterans and their families at risk for homelessness within all five NYC boroughs
- Developed and facilitated client housing workshops covering topics…
- Assisted with outreach to homeless Veterans in NYC and on Long Island
- Worked closely with the intake coordinator and case managers to develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive housing plan for Veterans
- Provided guidance on tenant rights, landlord obligations, fair housing practices, dispute resolution procedures.
- Prepared reports regarding housing program outcomes, including trends in occupancy and utilization rates.
- Maintained close contact with clients throughout their transition into permanent housing solutions.
- Developed relationships with local agencies to identify available resources for housing assistance.
- Evaluated properties for suitability as affordable housing units and coordinated renovations when necessary.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CANDIDATE
Molloy University
Rockville Center05-2026
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC - SUBSTANCE USE
Molloy University
Rockville Center01.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - US
Mercer University
Macon05.2008
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Individual counseling
- Mental health assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Effective communication
- Stress management techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
- Anger management strategies
- Goal setting assistance
- Building rapport
- Developing relationships
- Proficiency with computers
- Safety and risk assessments
- Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals
- Crisis Intervention
- Tracking Client Progress
- Client Goal Planning
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Patient Support
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Nursing Assistance
- Relaxation Techniques
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Skills in Crisis Management and Intervention
- CPR
- First Aid & AED Certified
- High attention to detail and ability to multitask
Awards
- First Winner of the Andrew Zimmern Award
- Rotary: Avenues of Service Award
Accomplishments
Winner, of the Andrew Zimmern Award-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Seafield
05.2024 - 12.2024
Mental Health Worker
Long Island Jewish Hospital, Zucker Hillside Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Public Consulting Group, Inc, PCG
10.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Case Worker/Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
09.2019 - 04.2020
Housing Coordinator
Services for the Underserved, Inc
01.2017 - 08.2018
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America
01.2016 - 12.2016
Direct Care Counselor
Central Nassau and Guidance Counseling Services
03.2015 - 08.2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CANDIDATE
Molloy University
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC - SUBSTANCE USE
Molloy University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - US
Mercer University
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