Mental Health Special Education
Resume:
Lisa Currie, LMSW
Manhasset, NY 11030
**********@*****.***
July 9, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for your consideration of my interest in joining your organization. I have spent the last five months as a Social Work Psychotherapist for South Nassau Community Hospital in their Hempstead Mental Health Counseling Center. Prior to this experience, I have held psychotherapy positions at a substance abuse clinic in Jamaica, Queens, a private practice in Manhattan, and a mental health clinic in Wyandanch. While in graduate school, I had two fabulous internships; one at Glen Cove High School and another at Queens Law Associates.
I believe that I am an exceptional candidate for this position because I have a genuine desire to help people, in addition to a non-judgmental view of others, which has proven to help me build rapport and trust with clients quite easily. Although I have only been working in this field for two years, I have heard many clients say that they were surprised at how quickly they were able to trust me, take risks and do the work of honestly assessing and changing their lives.
Prior to my work as a Social Worker, I received an MS in Reading Education and taught reading to children from grades K -8 for 14 years. Additionally, over the past 25 years, my efforts in the volunteer world have yielded service to many hundreds of Long Island residents. I have served on several community boards, including The Junior League of Long Island. I organized charitable events, such as field trips and activities for sick and for low-income children. I’ve voluntarily attended trainings, organized and lead several support groups including a Caregivers Connections group through a local church and a Family to Family educational and support group though NAMI.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to share the scope of my experiences and to discuss how I might bring value to your organization. I would also be happy to provide references upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Lisa Currie, LMSW
Lisa Currie, LMSW
107 Shoreview Road
Manhasset, NY 11030
**********@*****.***,
Education
Adelphi University, Master of Social Work, 2016
St. John’s University, Master of Science, Reading Education, 1989
Binghamton University, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, 1987
Social Work Experience
South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center, Hempstead, February 2018- present
Provided individual psychotherapy to caseload of 45 patients
Conducted intake interviews
Wrote treatment plans and progress notes
New York Therapeutic Communities, Jamaica, NY, September 2017-January 2018
Provided individual and group therapy to substance abuse population
Conducted intake interviews
Wrote treatment plans and progress notes
Kate Engstrom & Associates, West Houston St., New York, February 2017 – present
Practiced fee for service psychotherapy at private practice
Federation of Organizations, Mental Health Clinic, Wyandanch, Nov 2016 – March 2017
Practiced fee for service psychotherapy
Glen Cove High School, Glen Cove, NY, September 2015 – May 2016
Counseled ten individual students 1 -3 times per week
Interviewed parents and wrote social histories for Committee of Special Education
Applied for assertive community treatment services for at risk clients
Queens Law Associates, Forest Hills, NY, September 2014 – August 2015
Interviewed defendants and wrote psychosocial histories
Accompanied clients to court and recommended support services
Referred clients for anger management and spousal abuse counseling, substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, home tutoring, and homeless services
Teaching Experience
Buckley Country Day School, Roslyn, K-8 Reading Specialist, 1995 - 2004
Taught gr. K- 6 Remedial Reading, gr. 1 Reading Recovery & gr. 7-8 Study Skills
Administered gr. N-8 Admissions Testing, Coordinated gr. 2-8 Standardized Tests
Presented staff-development workshops & facilitated parent support groups
Served as Classroom Teacher Leave Replacements for Grades 1, 3 & 4
New Rochelle Public Schools, K-6 Reading Specialist, 1991 -1994
Great Neck Public Schools, K-5 Reading Specialist, 1989 – 1991
Event Planning Experience
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Great Neck, 2010 – 2011
Volunteer Experience
NAMI, 2016- 2017 - Family to Family Support Group Leader
Junior League of Long Island, 2006 - present - Public Issues Chair, 2012 – 2017, Recording Secretary, Board Position, 2013-2014, Done In A Day Events Chairperson for:
Long Island Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Roosevelt and Hempstead Head Start Field Trips
Winthrop Pediatric Floor Parties, Caregivers Connections Seminar
Littlest Volunteer Training, Backpack and School Supply Drive
Levels Youth Center, Coordinator of Humans of Levels Fundraiser, 2014
Friends of the Manhasset Library Board, Fundraising Chair, 2011-2014
Manhasset Theatre Backstage Board, Publicity Chair, 2010-2014
Manhasset Girl Scout Association, Troop Leader, 2008-2013
Christ Church Manhasset, Caregiver Support Group Founder, Facilitator, 2011
Shelter Rock School, Shared Decision Making Committee, 2008 -2010
Manhasset Secondary School, Holiday Gifts Coordinator, 2007 – 2009
Somaly Mam Foundation, Founder of Manhasset Chapter, 2006
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