Mental Health Medical
Resume:
ELIZABETH A. BUONOMO, LCSW
*** **** ****** ******, *********, NJ 07631
*********@*************.***
SUMMARY:
Enthusiastic, compassionate, collaborative social worker with seven years
experience providing diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to
individuals, families and groups. Successfully assists patients with
symptoms of PTSD, traumatic loss, anxiety and depression using cognitive
behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, EMDR and affect
regulation techniques. Unique wellness-focused perspective due to 20
years experience with somatic modalities. Culturally competent due to
work experience in Europe and Asia.
EXPERIENCE:
Social Worker: August 2008 - June 2010
Mount Sinai Hospital, World Trade Center Medical Monitoring and Treatment
Program, New York, NY
. Counseled individuals, families and groups with PTSD and depression in
federally funded program following a cohort of 8,000 responders
exposed to traumatic events on 9/11 and during rescue and clean-up
efforts.
. Conducted annual diagnostic assessments using valid and reliable
measures of PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
. Facilitated groups using structured CBT model in effort to reduce
symptoms of depression and PTSD and to build internal strengths and
interpersonal skills.
. Educated individuals and groups about innovative body-oriented
approach to jointly address medical and mental health issues following
premise that physical illness in trauma victims is often co-morbid
with depression and anxiety.
. Collaborated with colleagues during weekly group case discussions to
increase exposure to contemporary therapeutic perspectives.
. Lectured on body-oriented approach for staff of medical and mental
health program to educate about the body component in trauma.
. Attended trainings on advances in psychoanalytic treatment, prolonged
exposure therapy, group therapy, biofeedback and mindfulness.
Social Worker: March 2008 - August 2008
Trinitas Hospital, Adult Outpatient Mental Health Unit, Elizabeth,
NJ
. Conducted intake and assessment at large, urban mental health clinic
for adult patients with range of DSM diagnoses including bipolar
disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, domestic violence, physical
and sexual trauma, and others.
. Facilitated support groups for Partial Hospital patients with recent
psychiatric hospitalizations in an effort to improve social,
occupational, behavioral and emotional functioning.
. Delivered short term individual treatment using CBT, EMDR, and
psychodynamic perspectives to stabilize patients and return them to
previous levels of functioning.
. Collaborated in interdisciplinary planning process with psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, and nurse practitioners to coordinate
treatment and provide optimal care.
Senior Social Worker: March 2004 - February 2008
Safe Horizon, 9/11 Mental Health Programs, New York, NY
. Delivered short term therapy for individuals and couples affected by
the 9/11 terrorist attacks to address trauma symptoms and increase
personal and professional functioning.
. Facilitated structured support groups to educate participants about
trauma and provide a supportive forum to process their 9/11
experience.
. Introduced EMDR as well as exposure therapy known as Retelling.
Utilized body techniques to address the somatic component of trauma.
. Participated in bi-weekly Trauma Studies Group at the Institute for
Contemporary Psychotherapy in NYC to discuss research by van der Kolk,
Briere, Shore, Ogden, Porges and others.
. Pursued growth and development at Institute for Psychoanalytic
Studies, Teaneck, NJ, for analytic perspective; two trainings in EMDR
Levels I and II; trauma methods; suicide prevention; child abuse;
grief; DSM diagnoses ethics; group processes; and vicarious trauma.
. Stimulated outreach effort to raise awareness of WTC mental health
issues such as: sponsoring seminars, speaking to uniformed personnel
and other 9/11 affected groups, and partnering with other 9/11
agencies.
Center for Children and Youth: 2004
Social Worker, Ramsey, NJ
. Provided clinical counseling to children, couples and families using a
systems approach in an effort to help children adjust to divorce,
blended families, school-related issues, acculturation and illness.
. Worked with ADHD, conduct disorder and other childhood mental health
disorders.
Alexander Technique: 1993-present
Private practice, Englewood, NJ
. Deliver innovative body approach for those suffering from chronic pain
and postural or movement dysfunction.
. Educate about emotional concerns that arise as clients cope with their
medical conditions.
. Partner with physicians and allied health professionals to provide
comprehensive treatment.
. Assisted on teacher training course at Alexander Bewegung,
Linz, Austria, 1997-2001.
. Tutored nursing students in Anatomy and Physiology, Ramapo
College, Mahwah, NJ, 2000-2001.
. Assisted on teacher training course at Kyoto School for Alexander
Technique, Japan, 1997.
. Lectured at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy
Name Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Women's Rights and Information
Center, Parkinson's Disease Support Group, and New York Committee for
Occupational Safety and Health.
EDUCATION:
MSW, Fordham University, New York, NY, 2003
Teacher Certification, American Center for the Alexander Technique, New
York, NY, 1993
BA, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1985
HONORS:
Winner, 2003 Langenfeld Research Award at Fordham University for an
outstanding thesis
OTHER:
Proficient in French and German, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, EPIC
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