Talia Kesselman
Sharon,MA
Summary
Caring, empathetic social worker offering clinical therapy and case management expertise. Quickly builds trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to providing excellent, empowering, and collaborative care for clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Veteran's Administration
Bedford, MA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided individual therapy and conducted psychosocial evaluations for veterans in geriatric long-term care and short-term rehab, coordinating services and resources with community organizations. Contributed to a project enhancing veterans' access to community resources, presented findings to VA social workers, and maintained accurate, confidential documentation. Attended weekly clinical training and supervision sessions to ensure continuous professional development.
Social Work Intern
Yachad New England
Brookline, MA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided weekly individual therapy for adults with disabilities and facilitated a weekly support group. Was responsible for planning, implementing, and leading recreational and educational activities and events for adults with disabilities. Participated in weekly individual supervision as well as weekly group supervision.
Social Work Intern
The Herzog Community Mental Health Center
Jerusalem, Israel
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided weekly individual therapy and conducted clinical intakes under professional supervision. Managed documentation and weekly reports and performed psychosocial evaluations. Shadowed healthcare providers and participated in interdisciplinary team meetings. Co-led a support group for foreign caregivers.
Social Work Intern
Hod Jerusalem
Jerusalem , Israel
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided weekly individual therapy and case management with elderly populations in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Participated in a weekly dementia clinic. Responsible for documentation, weekly reports, and psychosocial evaluations and implemented a community-based project.
Social Work Intern
Mom2mom
Jerusalem , Israel
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted a first-time mother experiencing post-partum depression in developing a secure attachment with her baby, who was displaying developmental delays. Goals included identifying and working through her anxieties and reluctance towards occupational therapy, exploring her guilt over her baby’s challenges, and alleviating the strain on her marriage.
Director of Youth and Family Services
Young Israel of Sharon
Sharon, MA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for coordinating and managing youth and family services and programming in the Young Israel of Sharon community.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Striar Hebrew Academy
Sharon, MA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for children between the ages of 2-4; Skills utilized included communication, creativity, empathy, and conflict resolution.
Daycare Co-Director
Camp Yavneh
Northwood, NH
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Management and supervision of staff, time management, organization, and curriculum planning for age-appropriate and stimulating activities
- Attending to emotional, behavioral, and health needs of children ages 0-7.
Judaic Studies Teacher
Camp Yavneh
Northwood, NH
01.2022
- Responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, fun, and stimulating environment for students ranging from 8 to 15 years old at a Jewish summer camp.
Education
Columbia University School of Social Work
Hebrew University School of Social Work And Welfare
Hebrew University Preparatory Program
Maimonides High School
Honors And Awards
- Volunteering and Public Service Award: Maimonides School - 2010
- Commanders Award: Israeli Defense Forces - 2012
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Veteran's Administration
09.2023 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Yachad New England
09.2022 - 06.2023
Director of Youth and Family Services
Young Israel of Sharon
01.2022 - 01.2023
Judaic Studies Teacher
Camp Yavneh
01.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Striar Hebrew Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Social Work Intern
The Herzog Community Mental Health Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
Social Work Intern
Hod Jerusalem
09.2018 - 05.2019
Social Work Intern
Mom2mom
09.2018 - 05.2019
Daycare Co-Director
Camp Yavneh
01.2017 - 01.2018
Columbia University School of Social Work
Hebrew University School of Social Work And Welfare
Hebrew University Preparatory Program
Maimonides High School
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