KRISTIN M. PETERSON, Ph.D., LCSW

North White Plains, NY 10603 914-***-****

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

A leader in program management, global citizenship, intensive mental health intervention and systems coordination. Driven by integrity, creativity, ethics and high energy. Significant expectations: astute assessment, crisis intervention, team work and professional growth. Professional known for being involved in all facets of therapeutic initiatives including: hospital culture, interpersonal development, holistic patient success, emotional well being, problem solving, relationship enhancement, patient-family connections, and a healthy work place environment. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve improved mental health and organizational objectives.

Areas of Expertise

Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

NYS Health & Emotional Health Standards

Diversity & Education Programing

Patient/Family Connections

Intern Support, Training & Supervision

Crisis Intervention & Safety Initiatives

Treatment Plan Creation & Implementation

Mindfulness Training & Problem Resolution

Assessment of Emotional Needs

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Autism Assessments / Interventions

Red Cross Certifications

Career Experience

Stamford Hospital – Stamford, CT 2019-present

LCSW – In-patient Adult Psychiatry

Twenty bed community hospital crisis oriented psychiatric stabilization unit. Assess patients at intake and establish priority clinical goals and treatment interventions. Collaborate with family members and treatment providers, communicate with out-patient professionals and make discharge plans that will best serve the clients. Being a skilled provider short-term psychotherapy is implemented and the development of both short-term and long range goals are discussed. Navigate community barriers to health and psychiatric stability.

Harris Kramer & Liston – Katonah, New York 2018-present

Educational Advocate Consultant

Private firm specializing in Special Education Advocacy (K-12) and Traditional & Therapeutic Program searches for children, adolescents and young adults with behavioral health care needs, substance use or entrenched psychiatric disorders. Provider of wrap around services from initial contact through treatment interventions and follow-up care.

Katonah-Lewisboro School District – Katonah, New York

Elementary – High School Social Worker 1997-2018

Responsibilities included: psychiatric, health and wellness curriculum development and instruction, collaboration with all academic disciplines to include global citizenship objectives, interdisciplinary supervision, diversity programming, club and enrichment activity implementation, integration of support services, administrative and leadership liaison, interpretation of psycho-educational assessments, development of academic or emotional interventions, partnership with parents and parent communications, campus safety and crisis intervention, provision of psychotherapy and personal counseling, electronic media management, staff training, in-service education and community liaison.

Academic Experience

Fordham University - New York, New York 1997-2017

Graduate School of Social Work – Adjunct Faculty

Provided instruction to graduate M.S.W, students. Courses included Social Welfare Policy and Special Needs Developmental Theory.

College of New Rochelle – New Rochelle, New York 1993-2004

Social Work Department– Adjunct Faculty

Created curriculum and provided instruction to undergraduate students in Social Welfare Policy. Designed and implemented a unique course regarding the Treatment of Children and Child Welfare, provided didactic and experiential learning opportunities.

New York University – New York, New York 1996-2018

Ehrenkranz School of Social Work – Adjunct Faculty

Field Work Instructor, supervising graduate M.S.W. interns. Completed Seminar in Field Instruction at N.Y.U. in 1996.

Education

New York University, Ehrenkranz / Silver School of Social Work

Ph.D. all coursework completed

M.S.W. 1989 – Advanced Standing Student

College of New Rochelle

B.S.W. Dean’s List Student

LICENSES New York State licensed LCSW 1989

RO39915 – License Number

CT – licensed LCSW 2019

State Education Department - Permanent School Certification

790408971 – Control Number

AFFILIATIONS National Association of Social Workers

National Association of Clinical Social Work Psychotherapists

AWARDS Employee of the Year- 1997- Andrus- voted by peers

Program Design & Student Advocate Recognition 2016

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