Manager Health

Suzy Abbasi

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ** ******* ******

City: Elmwood Park

State: NJ

Zip: 07407

Country: USA

Phone: 201-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $52,000

Willing to Relocate

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SUZY ABBASI

21 Lincoln Avenue

Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

(201) 759 - 6141

*********@********.***

Highly-Dedicated MSW Graduate with Extensive Background in Social Work

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

*Empathetic, MSW-qualified social work professional with over 10 years experience facilitating therapeutic services within medical and nursing home environments.

*Superior knowledge of individual and group counseling methodologies.

*Skillful in applying counseling interventions and competencies with broad and comprehensive understanding of counseling standards, regulations and best practices.

*Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

*Effective motivator, communicator and advocate with innate ability to diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues and achieve challenging goals and objectives.

* Individual & Group Counseling * Crisis Intervention

* Discharge Planning * Community Referrals

* Regulatory Compliance * Treatment Analysis/Planning

* Client Assessment * Records Management

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

GRADUATE STUDENT

Kean University, Union, NJ (Graduation Date: May 2011)

Prepares advanced social work practitioners of diverse backgrounds with advanced knowledge and skills to respond to the needs of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. The program's foundation in generalist practice and its concentration in advanced generalist practice assures that students work with systems of all types and sizes from the intrapersonal to the social institution in the four generalist practice roles of enabler, broker, advocate, and coordinator as well as four additional roles (i.e. counselor/clinician, supervisor, manager, and administrator).

CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS:

South Mountain Rehabilitation Center, Vauxhall, NJ (Sept 2010 Mar 2011)

Collaborated with mental healthcare professionals and outside agencies in the development, implementation and evaluation of client treatment plans up to and including discharge planning. Conduct extensive intake evaluations to assess client needs.

*Created and revised client documentation through the use of sound record keeping practices.

*Coordinated clients' phone conferences with their families.

Bergen County Housing, Health & Human Services Center, Hackensack, NJ (Sept 2009 Feb 2010)

Assisted in delivering support services in a nonjudgmental and empathetic manner dealing with multiple social, emotional, and environmental challenges. Encouraged self-empowerment and skills development through counseling referrals and work programs.

Catholic Charities' Senior Day Care Center, River Edge, NJ (March 2010 May 2010)

Established rapport and facilitated client services pertaining to life skills. Advocated for clients and coordinated intake processes. Acted as liaison between clients and community resources/agencies to arrange for client support as needed.

SOCIAL WORK AND OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL WORKER (Jun 2006 Feb 2009)

Northern River View Health Care Center, Haverstraw, NJ

Conducted treatment and support services for individuals, families and groups in a variety of therapeutic situations. Formulated treatment plans, conducted ongoing casework initiatives and provided advocacy services in both individual and group settings.

*Developed plans, communicated initiatives to interdisciplinary team, and evaluated effectiveness of treatment.

*Cultivated and nurtured positive, productive relationships with clients, families, health team members, and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.

*Advocated on behalf of patients service, ensured the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.

RESIDENTIAL WORKER (Sept 2002 Sept 2009)

West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Paramus, NJ

SOCIAL WORKER ASSISTANT (Mar 2006 Jun 2006)

Woodcrest Health Care Center, New Milford, NJ

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (Jun 2004 Jan 2006)

New Bridge Services, Inc. Partial Care Facility, Wayne, NJ

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST (Nov 2003 Apr 2004)

Spectrum for Living, Riverdale, NJ

CASE MANAGER (Jun 2003 Nov 2003)

Medallion Care Behavioral Health, Clifton, NJ

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (Oct 2000 Jun 2003)

Great Falls Health Care Center, Paterson, NJ

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work

Kean University, Union, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS

Wafa House, Domestic Violence Services, (Feb 2009 Dec 2009)

Contact Hotline, Crisis Worker, Pompton Plains, NJ (May 2003 Aug 2006)

VanDyke Nursing Home, Activities Aide, Paterson, NJ (Jan 2002 Sept 2002)

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