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Terry J Washington, M.Div.

New York,NY

Summary

Professional in social work prepared for clinical practice. Skilled in client assessment, intervention, and counseling. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and achieving tangible outcomes. Adaptable and dependable with expertise in crisis management, case documentation, and therapeutic techniques.

Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client assessment. Uses clinical knowledge to provide effective support and interventions. Strong understanding of psychosocial dynamics and evidence-based practices.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW Clinical Intern

Kayla's Place/Black Men Heal
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
  • Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in compliance with ethical standards.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during critical incidents for clients in need.
  • Increased client engagement in treatment by building rapport and establishing trust through empathic listening and validation.
  • Maintained accurate documentation for each client, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.

Prevention Specialist

Children's Aid NYC Youth Division Hope Leadership Academy
East Harlem, New York
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented prevention programs addressing youth mental health and behavioral challenges.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance resources for at-risk youth populations.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions focused on resilience and coping strategies for students.
  • Conducted assessments to identify needs and tailor interventions for diverse youth groups.

Variable Hours Officer (Community Health Worker)

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
New York
04.2024 - Current
    • TRIUMPH Study (Mental Health) Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University
    • Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
    • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
    • Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.

MSW Clinical Intern

Elev8 Centers NYC
New York, United States
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed individuals under the supervision of a licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
  • Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
  • Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
  • Conducted evaluations to detect presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders

Minister of Gospel

Bethany Baptist Church
Brooklyn, NY
05.2014 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Mental Health Ministry Servant Leader
  • Youth Group Minister/Coordinator
  • Licensed to Ministry 2018

MSW Clinical Intern

NYC Health +Hospitals/Metropolitan Hospital Center
New York, NY
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Mental Health ER/Psych Unit
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Performed data input to document care and services plans, needs assessments and progress notes.
  • Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
  • Made appropriate referrals and follow-up referrals to be certain families received needed services.

DOVE Advocate

DOVE New York Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, NY
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients.
  • Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, and rehabilitation issues.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems

Community Minister Intern

Judson Memorial Church
New York, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to accomplish church missions.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Community Minister Intern

CT Survivors Advocator

CT Survivors - Coming Out Of Trauma Closet
New York, NY
10.2020 - 05.2022

Conversion Therapy (CT Survivor Advocate) is preparative therapy" to change people's sexual orientation or gender expression through cognitive, psychological, behavioral, religious, or spiritual interventions.

Rooted in pseudoscientific notion that any non-heterosexual sexual orientation or non-conforming gender expression is a pathology in need of a "cure."

Debunk theories and typically utilizes harmful tactics, fear, repression,

Stephen Minister/ GIFTS LGBTQIA In Fellowship

Marble Collegiate Church
New York, NY
05.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Board Member

L.I.A.A.C. Long Island Association Of AIDS Care
Huntington, NY
04.2000 - 10.2009
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance the mission.
  • Providing, developing programs, services, resources fund raising for individuals living HIV/AIDS

Education

Master of Science - Social Work Trauma Informed Theraeutic Practice

Columbia University School of Social Work
New York, NY
05.2026

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy/Counseling

Drew University Graduate School of Theology
Madison, NJ
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY
05.2016

Skills

  • TRIUMPH Study Training Certification
  • Active Listening
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • MI Motivational Interviewing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Individual counseling
  • Psychoeducation
  • Group therapy

Affiliations

  • Drew University School of Theology The Rev. Dr. Clayton Z. Miller T'59, T'75 Award. Awarded to a student who excel in field placement shows great promise in clergy congregational leadership

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Timeline

MSW Clinical Intern

Kayla's Place/Black Men Heal
09.2025 - Current

Prevention Specialist

Children's Aid NYC Youth Division Hope Leadership Academy
10.2024 - Current

Variable Hours Officer (Community Health Worker)

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
04.2024 - Current

MSW Clinical Intern

Elev8 Centers NYC
09.2023 - Current

MSW Clinical Intern

NYC Health +Hospitals/Metropolitan Hospital Center
01.2023 - 08.2023

DOVE Advocate

DOVE New York Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2022 - 10.2022

Community Minister Intern

Judson Memorial Church
09.2021 - 06.2022

CT Survivors Advocator

CT Survivors - Coming Out Of Trauma Closet
10.2020 - 05.2022

Minister of Gospel

Bethany Baptist Church
05.2014 - Current

Stephen Minister/ GIFTS LGBTQIA In Fellowship

Marble Collegiate Church
05.2011 - 01.2014

Board Member

L.I.A.A.C. Long Island Association Of AIDS Care
04.2000 - 10.2009

Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy/Counseling

Drew University Graduate School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Sarah Lawrence College

Master of Science - Social Work Trauma Informed Theraeutic Practice

Columbia University School of Social Work