Yamina M. Mota
Bronx,NY
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and behavioral health leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in clinical care, supervision, and program implementation within a large healthcare system. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, including licensed clinicians and Community Health Workers, to improve access, engagement, and continuity of care. Expertise in crisis intervention, children, adolescents, adults and student/young adult mental health, and operational leadership. Committed to fostering inclusive, trauma-informed counseling environments that support patients' well-being and life success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Supervisor / CHW Program Lead Adult Mental Health Clinic
NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi
Bronx, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Lead implementation and ongoing development of a CHW program, on site, to improve access to care, retention, and service utilization
- Provide administrative and programmatic supervision to Community Health Workers (CHWs), focusing on patient engagement, care coordination, and addressing social determinants of health
- Collaborate with clinical leadership to integrate CHW services into behavioral health treatment models within an outpatient setting
- Monitor staff productivity, documentation, and outcomes to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
- Train and mentor CHWs in communication, boundary setting, crisis identification, and appropriate referral pathways
- Oversee complex case coordination for high-risk populations, including individuals with serious mental illness and psychosocial instability
- Provide clinical consultation to interdisciplinary teams, supporting intake assessments, triage, and level-of-care decisions
- Facilitate team meetings and case conferences to promote quality care and professional development
- Coordinate with community-based organizations to ensure comprehensive service delivery, including housing, benefits, and behavioral health resources.
Clinical Supervisor, Outpatient Mental Health Services
NYC Health + Hospitals – Jacobi Medical Center
Bronx, NY
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Supervised social workers and the intake worker/case manager, providing case consultation, performance oversight, and professional development.
- Oversaw intake operations and walk-in/crisis services, ensuring timely triage, risk assessment, and appropriate level-of-care determinations.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and psychiatric risk assessments.
- Coordinated psychiatric services and ensured continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
- Delivered individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities.
Clinical Coordinator
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Elmhurst, NY
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of outpatient mental health services, including staff coordination and workflow management
- Supervised clinical staff and supported program development and service delivery improvements
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and continuity of care
Psychiatric Social Worker
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Elmhurst, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided individual and group therapy to adults with serious mental illness admitted to a Partial Hospitalization program.
- Conducted intake assessments, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.
Child & Adolescent Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/East New York
Brooklyn, NY
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Delivered individual and family therapy to children and adolescents presenting with behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns.
- Collaborated with schools, families, and community agencies to support treatment and educational outcomes.
Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -
New YorkMaster of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Concentration
Fordham University
New York, NYCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - undefined
The City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
City College of New York
Post-Master’s Certificate - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
New York University
01-2024
Post-Master’s Certificate - Advanced Clinical Practice
New York University
01-2018
Post-Master’s Certificate - Child & Family Therapy
New York University
01-2013
SIFI Certification - Seminar in Field Instruction
Hunter College School of Social Work
01-2009
Skills
- Clinical & Administrative Leadership
- Program Implementation
- Staff Supervision & Training (SIFI Certified)
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Intake, Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Risk Assessment & Case Disposition
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care
- Student Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
- Individual, Group & Family Therapy
- Community Partnerships & Resource Coordination
- Documentation, Compliance & Quality Improvement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Work Supervisor / CHW Program Lead Adult Mental Health Clinic
NYC Health & Hospitals/Jacobi
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor, Outpatient Mental Health Services
NYC Health + Hospitals – Jacobi Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2022
Clinical Coordinator
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
01.2010 - 01.2013
Psychiatric Social Worker
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
01.2008 - 01.2010
Child & Adolescent Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/East New York
01.2001 - 01.2005
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Concentration
Fordham University
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - undefined
The City College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
City College of New York
Post-Master’s Certificate - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
New York University
Post-Master’s Certificate - Advanced Clinical Practice
New York University
Post-Master’s Certificate - Child & Family Therapy
New York University
SIFI Certification - Seminar in Field Instruction
Hunter College School of Social Work