clinical social worker

gail p. lovallo msw, lcsw

** ***** ***** **********, ** 07748

Cell: 732-***-**** Home: 732-***-**** ***********@*****.***

An LCSW with extensive experience in individual, couple, family, and group counseling; ranging

from adolescent to geriatric populations. Responsible for designing and administering treatment

plans relating to a wide range of issues from Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution to

Cognitive Rehabilitation in both residential and outpatient settings. As a detail oriented personable

communicator, I am proficient at establishing strong relationships with clients, their families, and

facility staff.

Professional Experience

Peaceful Living Counseling Services, LLC -Red bank, NJ 2/2014-Present

Owner/Clinical Therapist

PROVIDE COUNSELLING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, OR GROUPS EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED

TO

BEREAVEMENT, LIFE TRANSITION, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND FUNCTIONING, PARENTING, AND WORK/FAMILY BALANCE.

OFFER THERAPY FOR A WIDE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION; AS WELL AS

ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS AS THEY RELATE TO CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS, OR EXPERIENCES WITH TRAUMATIC ISSUES.

CHE Senior Psychological Services, P.C. 1/2009 – Present

The Willows At Holmdel, Assisted Living – Holmdel, NJ 6/2010 - Present

The Chelsea At Tinton Falls, Assisted Living – Tinton falls, NJ 1/2009 – 6/2010

Clinical Social Worker

Provide psychological services, including crisis intervention and affect regulation, to senior

population with varying degrees of memory impairment, behavioral disturbances, anxiety and depression.

Provide ongoing psychotherapy to clients experiencing bereavement, life cycle and independent

functioning losses, as well as those with adjustment disorders.

Educate clients and their families about the symptoms and stages of cognitive impairment and work

in a collaborative effort to improve both individual and family functioning in a healthy manner.

Work with senior population to improve memory function through Cognitive Rehabilitation using

multiple modalities including Posit Science computerized tasks and Mary Evanofski’s paper and pencil

exercises.

Coordinate with Nursing and Administrative staff to identify qualified candidates to facilitate services

to. Work jointly to develop, implement, and update treatment plans; and maintain documentation to meet

Medicare guidelines.

Initiated support group for specific seniors experiencing episodes of seasonal depression.

It Takes A Family – Cinnaminson, NJ 10/2013 – 3/2014

Intensive In Home Clinician

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT PLANS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-18.

PARENT COACHING TO ADDRESS FAMILY COMMUNICATION ISSUES, PARENT/CHILD INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS,

AND

CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION.

MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION TO MEET AND FULFILL NEW JERSEY STATE MEDICAID GUIDELINES.

COLLABORATION WITH CARE MANAGERS TO PRESENT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TREATMENT APPROACH.

UTILIZE MULTIMODALITY TREATMENT SUCH AS CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY, PLAY THERAPY, AFFECT REGULATION,

AND

CBT TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND OVERALL FAMILY EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING.

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Social Work P.R.N. and Delta –T Group 12/1999 - 12/2008

Independent Clinical Contractor

Conducted group psychotherapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach for an adult population

of varying ages diagnosed with psychiatric and poly substance abuse issues.

Led psycho-educational groups on multiple topics to facilitate growth and improve interpersonal

functioning.

Obtained initial and reauthorization by providing both written and verbal clinical treatment

updates for clients with commercial insurance and Medicaid coverage.

Maintained all pertinent documentation as required for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial

insurance plans.

Summit Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – West Orange, NJ 9/1998 – 12/1999

Clinical Social Worker

Provided crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to clients and their families.

Initiated and facilitated a monthly support group for facility residents.

Performed discharge planning and Clinical Case Management services within a state-of-the-art

rehabilitation unit.

Member of an interdisciplinary team utilizing the MDS as a clinical tool to identify the care needs

of sub-acute and long term care residents.

Assisted residents and their families to secure adaptive medical equipment as well as application

for Medicaid.

Cancer Care – Millburn, NJ 9/1997 -

7/1998

Social Work Intern

Provided crisis intervention and individual therapy to cancer patients and their family members.

Delivered counseling services utilizing short and long term modalities via phone, outreach, and

office sessions.

Attended workshops to increase clinical and medical social work knowledge in order to enhance

service delivery to client population.

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care – Hackensack, NJ 9/1993 – 4/1997

Clinical Case Manager

Assessed and monitored the daily multiple service needs for a high risk population of consumers

who were mentally ill, homeless, and had dual diagnoses (MICA).

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary treatment team to devise and execute consumer care plans.

Provided aggressive community outreach as well as individual supportive counseling.

Advocated for housing and entitlements for CCM population, while assisting their reentry to the

community post hospitalization.

Education

New York University School of Social Work, New York, NY

Master of Social Work - May, 1998

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

B.A., Home Economics - May, 1989

Member - NASW

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Member – NASW Private Practice SIG

Member NJ Clinical Society

Member NJBIA

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