Lorraine Pedro LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

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East Greenwich, RI 02818

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adg623@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Rhode Island Integrated Medicine, Cranston - Practice Manager, Clinical Social Worker

JUNE 2020 - JUNE 2013

● Manage the day to day operations of a busy medical practice

● Run patient's insurance, collect copays, input insurance data

● Answer phones, respond to patients requests, daily paperwork

● Train new staff members, create training manuals

● Provided individual & family therapy to a wide range of clients

● Design treatment plans & collaboration with other providers. Windsor Elementary School, Cumberland - Long term substitute Social Worker

JUNE 2013 - MARCH 2013

● Reviewed behavioral data for each student & provided feedback

● Provided mental health support to students

● Provided consultation on students behavior & mental health

● Support students in their classes & on their class work

● Participated in team meetings and provided psycho-social evaluations.

● Maintained practice at RIIM.

Rhode Island Integrated Medicine, Cranston- Clinical Director of Social Work .

MARCH 2013 - MARCH 2003

● Designed & implemented clinical program for medical practice

● Provided individual & family therapy to a wide range of clients

● Designed, implemented & lead support groups for families

● Provide individual consultation on cases to medical staff St. Mary’s Home for Children: The Shepherd Program, Cranston - Out-Patient Trauma therapist

JANUARY 2000 - OCTOBER 1998

● Certified as sexual abuse therapist

● Conducted sexual abuse evaluations for children aged 4-18 yrs

● Prepared abuse reports for court

● Provided out-patient therapy to children & adults

● Co-lead groups for non-offending / psycho-educational

● Co-lead groups for abuse reactive children

● Collaborated with other professionals in the community VERSACARE: Intensive Home Based Services, Attleboro MA - Child & Family Therapist

OCTOBER 1998 - SEPTEMBER 1996

● Provided home based therapy to children & families who were unable to present in a medical setting

● Use of Intensive brief treatment model

● Designed individualized treatment & behavioral plans

● Provided 24 hour crisis intervention & telephone triage

● Collaborated with other professionals in the community

● Reviewed cases & treatment goals with insurance providers

● Participated in a reflecting team & case consultation with Dr. Sal Minuchin

Blackstone Valley Community Counseling, Milford MA - Out-Patient Therapist (9/96-5/96) Student Intern (9/96-5/95)

SEPTEMBER 1995 - MAY 1995

● Provided therapy to adults, children & families

● Provided therapy to court appointed clients

● Worked in community based clinic, school setting & home based

● Participated in multi-disciplinary diagnostic team

● Conduct intake assessments

● Co-lead parenting group

● Developed individual substance abuse plan for clinic use. Department of Social Services, Framingham MA - Social Work Intern MAY 1995 - OCTOBER 1994

● Responsible for a full caseload of open protective cases

● Conducted family assessments and evaluated safety issues

● Designed service plans and assessed specific needs for families

● Designed, implemented and lead support groups for families

● Prepared for & attended clinical & permanency planning conferences, pre-trial and trial dates.

Walker Home and School, Needham MA - Counselor

MARCH 1992 - AUGUST 1991

● Managed a unit of 8 boys between the age of 5 - 13 years

● Primary advocacy for all boys in my unit

● Designed weekend plans, maintaining structure, & monitoring staff

● Developed individualized behavior plans & goals for boys. Germaine Lawrence Assessment and Diagnostic Center, Marlboro MA - Counselor

DECEMBER 1990 - AUGUST 1989

● Worked in group home center with adolescent girls

● Responsible for group management in a highly structured environment using behavior management techniques

● Crisis intervention & management techniques & counseling skill ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Trained in EMDR level 2, trauma therapist, neurologically based anxiety treatment, short term solution focused therapy, crisis intervention, sexual abuse evaluations and behavior modification.

Very organized, detail oriented and takes great pride in doing a good job. Highly empathetic with a talent of connecting with many different people. Able to present information in a calm and clear manner. Able to remain calm even under crisis conditions.

EDUCATION

Simmons College, Boston MA - Masters in Clinical Social Work 1996-1994

GPA 3.95

Regis College, Weston MA - Bachelors of Science in Psychology 1991 - 1989

Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley - A.S in Liberal Arts 1989 - 1987

Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society

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