Mental Health Medical

Araceli N ez, MSW

acb9ip@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

> Highly committed and motivated therapist experienced in mental

health with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics

> Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

> Background in child and adolescent psychotherapy as well as

individual and family therapy

> Background in Evidence based treatment for depression and

trauma

> Background in supervision and leadership

> LCSW - New York State

> Trained in Problem Solving Therapy and Behavior Activation

> Trained in HIV case management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Montefiore Medical Group, Bronx NY February 2013- Present

Medical Social Worker

. Screen patients whose diagnosis & social data indicates need for

social services intervention

. Complete psychosocial assessments utilizing all available data

. Participate in departmental programs such as quality improvement,

statistical reporting, staff meetings, participate in

interdisciplinary team meetings with attending physician, Interns,

and Psychiatrists

. Demonstrate skills and knowledge related to the identification,

reporting and appropriate intervention of victims of individual

and family violence, rape, mugging, elder abuse and child abuse

and neglect

. Provide individual and family therapy for adults and children

. Provide appropriate referrals and act as a liaison between patients

and the community; provide internal and external resources for

patients.

. Provide case management, advocacy and assessment to HIV patients

. Apply theory of social medicine to help at risk patients deter

impact of psychosocial issues on their medical/mental condition.

. Provide support and case management to patients with chronic

medical condition

Fordham-Tremont Community Mental Health Bronx NY April 2011- June2013

Therapist/Social Worker

. Provided individual, group and family psychotherapy with adults &

children

. Utilized brief cognitive behavioral therapy and long-term

psychodynamic treatment

. Offered crisis intervention to dually diagnosed population

. Implemented and facilitate Self-Esteem and Conflict Resolution

Groups for Teens

. Implemented treatment plans, intakes, psychosocial and mental

health assessments as per Office of Mental Health regulations

. Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team including staff

psychiatrist, school staff, attorneys and Agency For Children

Services

Hunts Point Multi-Service Mental Health Clinic, Bronx NY January 2004

-April 2011

Therapist/Social Worker

. Provided individual and family psychodynamic therapy for children,

adolescents and adults

. Provided case management, referrals and crisis intervention as

needed

. Developed and implemented treatment plans, mental health and

psychosocial assessments as per Office of Mental Health regulations

. Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including

psychiatrist, school staff, attorneys, Agency For Children Services

& Adult Protective Services

Lincoln Hospital Oncology Clinic Bronx NY September 2001-

July 2002

Social Work Intern/ Oncology Social Worker

. Provided counseling and support for newly diagnosed cancer patients

and their families

. Developed and implemented cancer survivals support group for

patients in remission

. Led advocacy group on behalf of undocumented and uninsured cancer

patient's

. Developed and implemented peer advocacy training for cancer

survivors

. Participated in interdisciplinary team meeting with Oncologist,

Nurses, and Medical Director of the Oncology clinic

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Psychotherapy Training

September 2004- January 2008

Certificate in Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents

Adelphi University, School Of Social Worker, Garden City September 2000-

May 2003

Master of Social Work

Audrey Cohen College, New York, NY

September 1997 - May 2000

Bachelor in Professional Studies

SKILS

Fluent in Spanish, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, Windows,

Spreedsheet & Power point

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

> Recipient of 2012 Wise, Steadfast and Caring Award, Fordham

Tremont South Start up Team

> Trained in Evidence-Based Practice to treat Depression & Trauma

( Office of Mental Health and New York Presbyterian Hospital )

> Trained in Structural Family Therapy Minuchin Center for the

Family

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