SULMA ALVARADO, LCSW-R
28 Charles Street, Valley Stream,New York
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in DOE organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving Spanish/English population.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Department Of Education (Independent Provider)
Brooklyn / Queens
01.2016 - Current
- Provide Counseling for Bilingual (Spanish Speaking Students) in after school programs, home and/or any community services
- Referrals with community based services
- Increased clients new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Brooklyn District 75 / P53k
Brooklyn, NY
01.1998 - Current
- Provide mandated counseling to (75 or more) students ages 6 to 21 years old in District 75 weekly (Bilingual /Spanish)
- Students have following classification of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Significant cognitive delays, Emotional disturbances, Sensory impairments and Multiple disabilities
- Support families with children with special needs with resources and services, such as OPWDD services, Immigration services for non-documented students & families, outside specialized evaluations for students over 21 of age, Guardianship with YAI, Community services in Brooklyn for family therapy, Individual therapy, Respite services, Special referrals for children with Selective Mutism at NYU, all referrals with the new program with CCO/Case-managers for students need for all services, medicaid, SNAP and SSI referrals
- Full assessment for specific referrals depending of need of student
- Train Staff: ACS, Immigration, OPWDD, Community referrals, Protective Service for Adults, Behavior Modification Interventions, Homelessness services and any updated information for staff and families
- Workshops for Families: Guardianship YAI, Immigration services with local community Law-firms, Front Door workshops for parents/guardianship all outside community services for family’s needs
- Responsibilities: Crisis Intervention Team Leader, Safety within school leadership of Fire drills, 2nd in command from Assistant Principal for all emergencies within school, ACS liaison for all (7) sites if any crisis and need immediate assessment, Lead person for any protocol of children that are Homelessness and any other immediate assessment for crisis within school.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Happy Dragon Early Interventions
Queens, NY
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided Evaluations for Bilingual (Spanish) cases ages 06 months until 5 years old
- Psychosocial assessment completed and provided to agency in English and Spanish.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using coding guidelines
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Social Security Administration Office
Brooklyn / Queens
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided Evaluations for cases pending on SSI / SSD approval for income services
- Clients were all home bound and assessed all cases for final evaluations for SSI or SSD.
- Bilingual / Spanish / English Evaluations
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapist
Western Queens Consultation Center
Long Island City, NY
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Provided Adult, Child, Adolescence, Marriage and Family Psychotherapy
- Completed psychosocial evaluations, group therapy, MICA referrals (Mental Illness Chemical Abuse), referrals to psychiatric evaluations, medication management referrals to psychiatrist and community support referrals.
Master Licensed Social Worker - Psychotherapist
Jewish Board for Family and Children Services, Mental Health Clinic
Brooklyn, NY
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Provided Evaluations for court cases (ACS) for judge to decide removal or stay within home, through therapy mandated by courts (Family / Individual therapy)
- Provided therapy to patients with all needs of counseling, domestic violence, substance abuse, ACS, Individual therapy, group therapy, play therapy, provided all types of referrals within community supports and homelessness.
Social Worker – MSW /Supervisor
Brownsville Multi-service Center, Mental Health Clinic
Brooklyn, NY
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Substance Abuse / HIV programs
- Provided full services, assessment and referrals to Department of Health for HIV clients and families
- Provided placement for families with minor children, guardianship and financial income for children and families adopting children
- Referred all substance abuse clients to alcohol / drug programs mandate by probation office in Brooklyn, New York
- Supervised team of 8 caseworkers involved with substance abuse / alcohol adult clients including referrals, home visits and consulting probation / parole officers.
BSW Caseworker
NYC Health & Hospitals - Queens Hospital Center, Adult Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
Queens, NY
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Provided concrete services for all clients in need of outside community services
- Assessed all walk—In patients not affiliated with Adult Mental health Clinic for psychiatric services, counseling, drug and alcohol programs referrals within hospital facilities
- Worked as liaison worker on call for different departments within hospital, medical, surgery males/females, ICU, geriatric, and Psychiatric emergency room.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring, and crisis intervention.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
Education
Field Instructor Certificate / Social Workers - Supervision in Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY2001
MSW – Master Degree in Social Worker - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City1994
Bachelor Degree in Social Worker (BSW) - Social Work
York College
Queens1990
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Administration
New York City Technical College
Brooklyn1987
Skills
- Clinical Assessments
- Team Collaborating
- Therapeutic Supervision
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Neglect Investigation
- Crisis Intervention
- Medical and Clinical Supervision
- Client Advocacy
- Group Counseling
- Community Resources
- Therapeutic Services
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Mental Health Support
- Individualized Education Plan
- New Client Assessments
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Assessment
- Addiction Treatment / Referral
- Training and Teaching
- Case Management / Assessment / Referrals
- Behavior Modification Assessment
- Psychiatric Evaluation / Referrals / Intake
- Suicide Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Hispanic Association of Social Workers
Certification
- LCSW-R - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered
- Bilingual School Social Worker (Spanish) - NYC Department of Education
- Hunter College, NYC, Field Instructor Seminar Certificate Social Workers
- Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- Early Intervention Evaluation Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Department Of Education (Independent Provider)
01.2016 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Happy Dragon Early Interventions
01.2012 - 01.2015
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Social Security Administration Office
01.2012 - 01.2015
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R
Brooklyn District 75 / P53k
01.1998 - Current
Master Licensed Social Worker - Psychotherapist
Jewish Board for Family and Children Services, Mental Health Clinic
01.1995 - 01.1997
Social Worker – MSW /Supervisor
Brownsville Multi-service Center, Mental Health Clinic
01.1995 - 01.1996
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapist
Western Queens Consultation Center
01.1994 - 01.2000
BSW Caseworker
NYC Health & Hospitals - Queens Hospital Center, Adult Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
01.1990 - 01.1995
Field Instructor Certificate / Social Workers - Supervision in Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
MSW – Master Degree in Social Worker - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor Degree in Social Worker (BSW) - Social Work
York College
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Administration
New York City Technical College