Zahava Lisa Zlotnick
Flushing,NY
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing comprehensive counseling and support to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Applies evidence-based therapeutic interventions and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to foster positive social and emotional growth. Passionate about empowering clients and facilitating well-being across both school-based and clinical settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
GESHER YEHUDA YESHIVA/YESHIVA PREP
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Provided weekly individual counseling to students in accordance with IEP mandates, supporting their social, emotional, and academic development.
- Addressed student needs on an as-needed basis, offering crisis intervention and support to manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated weekly with a multidisciplinary team of teachers, administrators, principals, and therapists to create and implement comprehensive support plans for students.
- Supervised and mentored student interns, overseeing their casework and professional development to ensure high standards of care.
- Designed and facilitated engaging workshops for students focused on building social-emotional well-being and life skills.
Associate Clinician
LONG ISLAND COUNSELING AND ANXIETY CENTER
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Delivered individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, ADHD, and various behavioral disorders.
- Supported parenting efforts by providing psychoeducation and collaborating with schools to ensure comprehensive therapeutic support for clients.
- Engaged in consistent weekly supervision and inter-staff collaboration to ensure high-quality care and professional development.
- Enhanced clinical skills and competence by actively participating in workshops and professional development conferences.
Elementary School Social Worker
MAGEN DAVID YESHIVA
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed the emotional, social, and behavioral health of students through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated daily as part of a multidisciplinary team of administrators, principals, teachers, and psychologists to support student development and address complex needs.
- Advised principals on administrative decisions to foster a positive emotional environment for students and teachers.
- Partnered with parents to offer psychoeducation and discuss neuropsychological reports, behavioral observations, and session impressions to create collaborative support plans.
- Implemented evidence-based curriculums, including the Magenu Safety Program and Too Good For Violence.
Clinician
INTERBOROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL AND CONSULTATION CENTER
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted individual psychotherapy for a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults.
- Managed comprehensive clinical documentation, including intakes, weekly progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries.
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision to refine therapeutic skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
Social Worker
COUNTERFORCE
- At Yeshiva Darchei Torah: September 2015 – June 2017
- At Hebrew Academy of Nassau County: March 2016 – June 2017
- Administered individual psychotherapy sessions to address a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral issues, including anger management, social skills development, anxiety, ADHD, and family-related challenges like parental divorce.
- Implemented the evidence-based Second Step curriculum to strengthen students’ social-emotional skills, such as empathy, emotion recognition, and problem-solving.
- Led the implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program for middle school students, aimed at improving peer relations and preventing bullying.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings with school psychologists, teachers, and principals to coordinate student support services.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform the creation of tailored treatment goals.
Education
MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK - Clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups
Hunter School of Social Work
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
Queens College City University of New York
Certification
License No: 090079, New York State
Training
- COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, Beck Institute
- TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, Dr. Esther Deblinger
- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, Behavioral Tech
- ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY, Behavioral Tech
- DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF ADHD, Dr. Russell Barkley
- SOMATIC INTERVENTION, Ricki Bernstein
Timeline
School Social Worker
GESHER YEHUDA YESHIVA/YESHIVA PREP
09.2021 - 06.2025
Clinician
INTERBOROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL AND CONSULTATION CENTER
12.2018 - 10.2019
Associate Clinician
LONG ISLAND COUNSELING AND ANXIETY CENTER
01.2018 - 06.2024
Elementary School Social Worker
MAGEN DAVID YESHIVA
09.2017 - 06.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
Queens College City University of New York
Social Worker
COUNTERFORCE
MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK - Clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups
Hunter School of Social Work
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