Mental Health Social

Regina McMaster, LMSW

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EDUCATION

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Poughkeepsie, NY Masters of Social Work (5/2012)

Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY B.A. in Psychology (12/2008)

Honors and Awards: Graduated Deans List; 2007 Psy-Chi honors society.

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Opiate Treatment Program Director, Cornerstone Family Health Center, Newburgh, NY (01/01/2016 – Present)

Oversee complete program of 500+ clients as well as Clinical Staff

Maintain state level program compliance and facilitate government agencies during audit process

Consistent communication and adherence with state directives and mandates given by OASAS, Joint Commission, DEA and Department of Health

Conduct analysis of program function to determine needed improvements and efficiencies

Engage with clients and deescalate problems as they arise

Maintain client relations and investigate actionable issues

Maintain strong relationships with Medical Staff, both on site as well as outside departments

Assistant Director of Admissions, Samaritan/Daytop Village, Inc., Ellenville, NY (11/26/12 – Present)

Manage a team of upstate admission staff; complete staff evaluations and provide supervision sessions

Interview clients to obtain personal history and program suitability

Proficient with managed mental health care systems and determining levels of care

Deliver outreach presentations and maintain relationships with outside sources and state agencies

Oversee daily functioning of administrative services; provide weekly and monthly statistics for admission tracking and analysis

Abide by OASAS regulations regarding admission/exclusion criteria and maintain confidential work records and compliance.

Collaborate with legal, medical and financial department staff to determine appropriate levels of care determinations for clients.

Work with outside agencies in securing placement for clients; maintain professional relationships and coordinate healthy transitions for clients.

Serve as a liaison between financial departments, DSS offices and managed care insurance plans to ensure financial agreements are in place for payment of treatment services.

Furnish positive interpersonal relationships in the workplace.

Substance Abuse Counselor, Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Center for Recovery Opiate Treatment Program, Newburgh, NY (5/2009-9/2011)

Managed a 50 client caseload through counseling and case management

Provided individual counseling sessions to 50 individual clients

Conducted group counseling for, diabetes self-management support group, health education groups and communication.

Completed intakes for eligibility and suitability; providing referrals as needed for alternate levels of care

Prepared detailed biopsychosocial assessments including DSM IV diagnoses

Provided crisis intervention counseling

Worked with multi-displinary staff to assess and improve outcomes of interventions

Social Work Intern, Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Healthcare System, Montrose NY (full-time field placement, 9/2011-5/2012)

Provided case management services to veterans who are chronically homeless

Performed monthly home visits where counseling and support is provided to veterans learning to live independently

Co-facilitated wellness self-management groups with patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit

Assessed the need for case management services

Collaborated with outside agencies to coordinate services in securing financial assistance

Utilized a team approach to discuss client’s needs, agency goals and evaluation of practice.

Social Work Intern, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (full-time field placement, 9/2010-5/2011)

Conducted Crisis Intervention Counseling

Arranged community resources for patients and appropriate levels of aftercare

Provided bereavement counseling

Worked within a multidisciplinary team to appropriately coordinate care plans

Facilitated discharge planning and patient advocacy

Worked within the continuum of care by aiding patients in working within insurance limits; private, Medicare and Medicaid

Created and facilitated a new group offered to children who have experienced loss

Case Manager, Hudson River Housing, Poughkeepsie, NY (2/2009-5/2009)

Handled a caseload of 17 families

Developed goal oriented service plans for two year case management program

Coordinated intake and screening of prospective clients

Organized TANF applications and assisted with enrolling children in school

Educated clients on benefits of 12 step programs

Helped find permanent housing that is consistent with financial resources

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Strong Oral and written communication skills

Strong clinical knowledge of substance abuse and mental illness.

Lobbied for the Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative Bill in Albany, NY

Member of Dutchess County Bring Agencies Together (BAT) Coalition

References Available Upon Request

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