Shanna A. Worrell, LMSW

Cell: 516-***-****

Email: ad319v@r.postjobfree.com; ad319v@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL A committed, highly motivated and compassionate Social Worker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). A reliable team player who is a quick learner and driven by the desire to serve those whose life circumstances places them in crisis. I am seeking a Social Work position. I have experience providing cognitive and supportive therapy to developmentally disabled adults. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents within the OPWDD, ACS, OCFS, OMH, and DOH systems. I have experience working in Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health in a Health Insurance setting. I also have experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional-based setting.

EDUCATION: Master of Social Work 8/2007

Adelphi University Garden City, NY

Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice 1/2004

St. John’s University Jamaica, NY

LINCESES: Dually Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia State and New York Sate

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Issued: 1/23/24

License #: 011745 Georgia Secretary of State

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Issued: 3/15/2012

License #: 086066 NY State Education Dept. Office of Professions

EXPERIENCE:

6/2022-Present Northport VA Medical Center Northport, NY

HUD/VASH Social Worker

Provide case management to Veteran’s in the Homeless Program and provide site visits as needed

Assist with homeless Veterans in obtaining VASH Vouchers

Provide assistance with Public Housing Authority recertifications

4/2020-Present Southshore Child Guidance Association (The C.A.R.E. Center) Freeport, NY

Bilingual Social Worker (currently Fee for Service)

Conduct telehealth and in-person individual and group counseling for adolescents and adults

Conduct telehealth and in-person Intakes

Maintain electronic records, provide follow-up to providers for those clients that are mandated for treatment.

07/2012-04/2020 Physician Affiliate Group of NY (Formerly Corizon)

Astoria, NY

Mental Health Clinician

Assessed and screened new inmates at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility.

Completed Initial Mental Health Assessments & Treatment Plan Reviews, Comprehensive Treatment Plans and Mental Health follow-ups

Provided short-term crisis intervention and suicide observation for high risk adults, young adults and adolescents.

09/2015-04/2017 Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Rego Park, NY

Managed electronic files to document member’s records, treatment, and progress

Collaborated with psych inpatient social workers and/or discharge planners to assess appropriateness of the member’s aftercare plan

Communicated with members, family and other providers in order to facilitate the member’s progress.

04/2012-06/2012 Bond Street Group New York, NY

Counselor (Temp Position with Health and Hospitals)

Provided supportive counseling to high risk women

Counseled women regarding reproductive health

Counseled women on risky alcohol behavior

02/2012-04/2012 Little Flower Hauppauge, NY

Health Care Integrator

Coordinated Waiver Services for vulnerable children in Foster Care with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED)

Prepared the Individualized Health Plans (IHP), led team meetings, and conducted field/home visits

Completed detailed Service Plans, Service Summary Forms, and Progress Notes

4/2011-09/2011 Preservation Management, Inc. Yonkers, NY

Resident Services Coordinator (Part-Time Position)

Assisted residents in accessing supportive resources and referrals, appropriate intervention, health education, advocacy and moral support

Provided tenant outreach and acted as a community liaison

Provided activity reports and support data to comply with Resident Services Program monitoring requirements

05/2008-03/2011 Lifespire, Inc. Bronx, NY

Social Worker (Senior Treatment Coordinator/Psychotherapist)

Provided supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy for consumers with developmental disabilities

Completed psychosocial histories as well as intake psychosocial assessments

Completed semi-annuals, annuals, and quarterly reviews to integrate all services that the consumer is receiving through the Lifespire Article 16 clinic

INTERNSHIPS: 9/2006-8/2007 AHRC Nassau Long Island, NY

Social Work Intern

Provided supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy for consumers with developmental disabilities

Co-facilitated a peer support group

Participated as a member of the Sexual Rights and Advocacy Committee

1/2006-8/2006 Daytop Village Jamaica, NY

Social Work Intern

Conducted intake psychosocial assessments for an outpatient drug treatment rehabilitation program

Facilitated a recovery support group for women

Provided individual counseling for outpatients in recovery

5/2003-7/2003 United Nations Security New York, NY

Intern

Data entry of personnel files

Managed personnel time records

General clerical support for United Nations Safety and Security Unit

SKILLS: Computer Literate: Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Language: Bilingual in Spanish

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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