YASMINE PAYANO
Teaneck,NJ
Summary
Dedicated MSW student with 3+ years of experience in care coordination, crisis intervention, patient support, and behavioral health services. Skilled in intakes, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family communication. Seeking a hospital-based role that strengthens client support and prepares for LSW licensure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Prism Learning Center
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for children with autism.
- Conducted ongoing progress assessments and adjusted interventions to support developmental goals.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to guide treatment decisions.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to build communication and social-emotional skills.
- Maintained a safe, structured environment that supported student regulation and engagement.
- Collaborated with families to provide updates and reinforce interventions at home.
Patient Transport Aide
Hackensack UMC
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported seamless patient transitions by accurately documenting all movement in the EHR system.
- Collaborated with nurses and medical teams to ensure safe and timely transfers.
- Maintained transport equipment readiness and cleanliness to support patient safety.
- Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and calm communication with patients and families during high-stress moments.
Intern
Boys and Girls Club of Lodi
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assessed client needs through interviews and evaluations to develop effective support plans.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Care Manager
Bergen’s Promise
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinated individualized care plans for youth with complex behavioral, medical, and psychosocial needs.
- Linked families to community, behavioral health, and medical services while educating them on available supports.
- Managed a high caseload with timely, accurate documentation under NJ Children’s System of Care guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention, de-escalation, and rapid linkage to emergency or clinical services.
- Led interdisciplinary child/family team meetings across schools, hospitals, and community providers.
- Advocated for families to access appropriate interventions, benefits, and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough intakes and facilitated safe, well-planned discharges to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ12.2019
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Intake & Assessments
- Resource Coordination & Referrals
- Case Documentation & HIPAA Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family Communication & Support
- Client Advocacy
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Prism Learning Center
05.2025 - 10.2025
Intern
Boys and Girls Club of Lodi
01.2025 - 05.2025
Patient Transport Aide
Hackensack UMC
12.2024 - 05.2025
Care Manager
Bergen’s Promise
11.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
Stockton University
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Fairleigh Dickinson University