Nicole Berglas, LMSW

** *********** ****, **** *********, New York 10537

Cell: 845-***-****, E-mail: acvyjm@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services Graduated August 2013

Harrison, New York Master’s Degree in Social Work

Top 10% of class, as of March 2013

Focus is on clinical work with adolescents, individuals and their families with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and School Social Work.

American College in Paris

Paris, France Bachelor Degree, Art History, 1977

Culinary Institute of America,

Hyde Park, New York Associate Degree, Culinary Arts, 1991

Professional Summary

I am a team-oriented LMSW with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, families, co-workers, administration and local agencies.

Skill Highlights

Risk and safety assessment

Knowledge of the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) and Office of Children’s Services (OCFS)

Generated biopsychosocial assessments

Adolescent, individual and family counseling

Work Experience

May 2015 – Present Sancia Recovery and Wellness Center

Social Worker, Adult Addiction and Mental Health Therapist

Work with adults with a significant history of substance and/or alcohol abuse as well as legal mandates.

Facilitate groups focused on abstinence and providing coping skills to prevent relapse.

Created comprehensive individualized assessments and treatment plans to meet targeted goals.

Interface with referral sources to assure compliance with treatment.

Conduct individualized sessions with clients to provide supportive counseling.

July 2014 – May 2015 Lincoln Hospital Emergency Department

Social Worker, Adult and Pediatric Psychiatric Emergency Departments

Work with unit physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, medical students to assess and determine the safest plan for the patient.

Work with adults and children for placement to psychiatric hospitals.

Create a Comprehensive Social Work Assessment.

Call State Central Registry in case of suspected child abuse.

Work as a member of an overall healthcare team.

Interface with community providers for optimal continuum of care.

April 2013 – July 2014 Westchester Medical Center Behavioral Health Center

Social Worker, Case Manager In Charge of Discharge Planning

Experienced working with medical staff and patients to safely and appropriately discharge patients.

Plan for the safe discharge of all patients from the medical/behavioral health unit.

Collaborate with medical staff to determine proper discharge timing and goals.

Interface with other types of health facilities and hospitals to arrange for the safe transfer of patients.

Facilitate family meetings to discuss short and long-term discharge planning.

October 2009 – March 2013 JBFCS Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Residential Treatment Center, Case Associate

Experienced working with both the male and female population of at risk youth.

Managed a caseload of up to 24 youth from Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS).

Met with at risk youth and families for casework counseling and advocated for them in court.

Transitioned youth to permanency resource with community services in place

Led weekly team meetings where I collaborated with the treatment team to coordinate client care services and to implement permanency plan for placed youth.

Generated comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, documented progress reports, prepared Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) and Permanency Hearing Reports using Connections computer application.

Co-facilitated a psycho-educational group on safe sex.

Displayed cultural sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients.

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