Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
Newark, New Jersey
02.2024 - Current
Supervises staff on a daily basis, providing administrative direction, group coverage, and clinical updates
Provides staff with direction regarding consumer/patient intervention through individual supervision, group supervision, team meetings, and case conferences
Maintains confidentiality of information; recognizes and respects limits of authority and responsibility
Monitors staff performance and at minimum, on a bi-annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals, and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements
Addresses staff performance issues via progressive discipline as outlined by Human Resource policies
Schedules and coordinates staff activities on a daily basis
Facilitates weekly team meetings to review cases, communicate supervisory updates, and program developments
Psychiatric Screener
St. Joseph's Hospital
Paterson, NJ
02.2008 - Current
Evaluate patients that present to the emergency room in psychiatric crisis
Conduct assessment of patient through direct interview collecting collateral information from family, friends, doctors etc
Review past medical and relevant records
Provide crisis intervention services while implementing treatment procedures, which could be voluntary or involuntary hospitalization, discharge with referral, stabilization until further evaluation, etc
Coordinate services with physicians and complete required documentation
School Social Worker
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
04.2020 - 06.2023
Provide individual and group counseling to identified students
Provide parents with in school support and connect with community resources
Develop and monitor behavioral/counseling goals and objectives listed on student's individual education plans
Provide in class support for students who require additional assistance in social behavioral management
School Social Worker
Jersey City Community Charter School
Jersey City
08.2015 - 06.2017
Case Manager for Child Study Team
Facilitated individual and group counseling
Completed family interviews and social assessment evaluations
Connected parents with in school support and community resources
Coordinated, organized and/or presented monthly school wide assemblies targeting topics such as bullying; conflict resolution; gang violence; sexual harassment; substance abuse and peer pressure
Mental Health Social Worker
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
Newark, NJ
01.2009 - 08.2011
Conduct intake assessment interviews with all incoming juvenile inmates
Determine the need for mental health counseling and/or other available related services
Facilitate weekly group counseling sessions with female inmates addressing various topics to help improve & increase overall functioning, socialization and coping skills
Provide counseling to identified inmates and their families as needed
Education
MSW -
Fordham University
New York, NY
01-2002
BSW -
Seton Hall University
Orange, NJ
01-2000
Skills
Critical Thinking
Advocacy
Assessment
Intervention
Problem Solving
Case Management
Diagnosis
Counseling
Treatment Planning
Collaboration
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
02.2024 - Current
School Social Worker
Paterson Public Schools
04.2020 - 06.2023
School Social Worker
Jersey City Community Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Mental Health Social Worker
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
01.2009 - 08.2011
Psychiatric Screener
St. Joseph's Hospital
02.2008 - Current
MSW -
Fordham University
BSW -
Seton Hall University
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