Manager Mental Health

ASHLEY ZAYAS

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**-** ** ****** ***. D-** Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372 585-***-**** ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

New York University New York, NY May 2013

Master of Social Work

The College at Brockport, State University of New York Brockport, NY August 2012

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Minor in Psychology

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.59 Cum Laude

Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica Desamparados, Costa Rica June 2012-August 2012

5 weeks in an intensive Spanish Language Learning Program

Lived with a host family to ensure learning in conversational Spanish and understanding of Latino

culture

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Selfhelp NORC Queens, NY September 2012 - Present

MSW Intern, Social Worker

Provide short-term and long-term supportive therapy for older adults through home visits

Guided clients in finding and applying for necessary community resources such as Medicaid, food

stamps and meal programs

Developed social programs to give clients the opportunity to meet, socialize, and maintain

cognitive ability

Confer with clients and family members to discuss client care needs, appropriate coping

mechanisms and follow-ups when necessary

Strong Behavioral Health Rochester, NY August 2011 – May 2012

BSW Intern, Case Manager

Conducted case management services to adults with various mental illnesses

Facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) groups of 5-10 patients

Participated in multi-disciplinary consults to discuss patient treatment

Found resources for social workers and mental health counselors for their patients

The College at Brockport Brockport, NY August 2010 – May 2012

Resident Assistant

Served as a liaison, mentor, and resource for 170 first year residents and students

Planned and implemented educational programs focused on cultural awareness to ensure an

inclusive community

Collaborated with faculty, various collegiate departments, and other resident assistants to

organize programs that create additional learning opportunities

Assisted with crisis situations such as drug overdose/alcohol poisoning, mental health issues,

sexual assault and sexual orientation/identity

SELECTED HONORS

Phi Alpha National Honor Society 2013

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2011-2012

Residential Life Achievement Certificates: 2010-2012

Scholarship, Community Outreach and Student Interaction

LANGUAGE, SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Skills Professional Affiliations

Allscripts, PDS, SPSS National Association of Social Workers

Language Leadership

Conversational in Spanish Green and Gold Leadership Program

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