Program Director LCSW
Resume:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with supervisory experience; specializing in child, adolescent, and family practice; with focus on providing access to care for traditionally underserved populations.
Education
New York University Silver School of Social Work Masters of Social Work, May 2014
New York, NY
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Cornell University Bachelors of Art, May 2010
Ithaca, NY
Major in Economics with minor in psychology
Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 2014-2015
New York, NY
Clinical Training and Coursework in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Work and Field Experience
Brightpoint Health July 2014-Present
Bronx, NY
Program Director Dec 2018 -Present
In addition to the responsibilities listed under Clinical Supervisor role, responsible for oversight of all clinic operations and services provided including*:
oHiring and training of all new staff, (including psychiatrists/psychiatric NPs, medical receptionist, RNs, outreach team, and medical technicians) in collaboration with regional Nurse Manager and Medical Director to supervise and train nursing and medical personnel.
oIn collaboration of Department of Environmental Services, maintains overall responsibility for program site security, operations, and safety.
oEnforces existing behavioral health policies and procedures; assures that all policies and procedures satisfy requirements and reflect agency philosophy and standards.
oAnalyzes program performance, achievement of productivity goals, and forecasts future demand and resource requirements for continued effective program operation
oConducts performance management activities, including appraisals, documentation, coaching, and disciplinary actions for clinical and administrative staff at the clinic
oManages and administers program budgets and resource allocation
oParticipation in team meetings with program directors from other clinic locations in NYC (5 other Article 31 clinics) and Vice Presidents of Behavioral Health on a regular basis
* Current census is ~1200 patients with a team of 25 staff in total, with goal of continued expansion in number of staff and client census
Clinical Supervisor Oct 2017-Dec 2018
oSupervise team of 12 therapists, ensuring quality of care and documentation, in compliance with all OMH and Article 31 rules, regulations, and standards of care
oMonitor treatment of all high-risk patients, and regularly communicate and coordinate care with outside organizations including hospitals, ACS, probation/parole, AOT, etc., as needed
oTrain new staff in use of electronic medical record (eClinicalWorks) and OMH regulations and standards of care
oConduct and review weekly reports to track compliance with care plans, AIMS scales, and all other OMH requirements
oComplete incident reports and NIMRS/Justice Center reports and follow up as required per OMH / Justice Center regulations; participates in monthly Incident Review Committee meetings and quarterly QMC meetings.
oMaintain caseload of ~50 patients with mix of children, adolescents, and adults
oProvide crisis intervention and coverage as needed
Psychotherapist April 2015-Present
oProvide psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families, at non-profit dedicated to the coordination of behavioral health and medical services for traditionally underserved populations
Completion of intakes, bio-psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews in compliance with OMH regulations and requirements
Proficiency in the use of eClinicalWorks for completion of all required documentation for clinical services provided
Social Worker July 2014-April 2015
oPsychotherapist with THRIVE program at Brightpoint Health, providing individual counseling and HIV prevention counseling for mixed caseload, with focus on young adult LGBT community
oEvaluating the psychosocial and concrete needs of clients and coordinating care with the appropriate service providers
oFacilitating support groups and psychoeducational groups for clients enrolled in the THRIVE program
Metropolitan Center for Mental Health July 2014-April 2015
New York, NY
oPsychotherapist (focus on child, adolescent, and parent/family treatment) at an OMH Article 31 clinic
New York Counseling and Clinical Social Work Services September 2013- May 2014
New York, NY
Social Work Intern
oPsychotherapist for caseload of 10-15 clients per week
oPost graduate level courses in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
West Side YMCA, Youth and Family Department September 2012-May 2013
New York, NY
Social Work Intern
oProvided individual, and group counseling, and organization of after-school activities to adolescents
oCommunity outreach and program/curriculum development:
Collaborated with outside CBO, Live Out Loud, to create a new weekly after-school program related to LGBTQ issues for teens, involving guest speakers, discussion groups, and activity-based learning projects.
oRecruitment, data collection, and demographic tracking for teen programming
CONTACT We Care 2010-2011
Westfield, NJ
Counseling and Development Intern
Interned full time at non-profit suicide, crisis, and counseling hotline by managing donations to agency through online database (E-tapestry) and the planning of annual fundraiser and volunteer recognition even
Volunteer and Leadership Experience
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work Fall 2012-Spring 2014
NYU Silver School of Social Work, Pi Pi Chapter
NYU Silver Student Leadership Council Fall 2012-Spring 2014
NYU Silver School of Social Work
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