Mental Health Medical Social Worker LMSW

Nicole DeWispelaere, LMSW

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Education

B.A Criminal Justice May 1997 University at Albany, SUNY

Master’s in Social work, M.a. Criminal Justice May 2004 university at Albany, SUNY

Certificate in nonprofit management May 2004 university at Albany, SUNY

Experience

Social Worker Elmira Psychiatric Center- Seneca Falls/Geneva, NY 8/2018-9/2019: Mobile Integration Team 9/ 2019- present: Finger Lakes Act Team

Screen, evaluate and assess individuals for appropriateness of program. Communicate with team and referral sources.

Provide crisis intervention, case management, education, substance abuse/mental health services, symptom management, medication support, vocational/educational support.

Complete core histories, write progress notes, develop service/treatment plans with clients.

Health science specialist Veteran’s Crisis Line-Canandaigua, NY 5/2016-8/2018

Respond to calls from Veterans and civilians that come in to crisis line; assess lethality of all callers.

Use crisis intervention strategies, and problem solving to work with Veterans to get them the help they need, whether it be a consult to local VA Medical Center, a plan to transport to the hospital for evaluation, or sending rescue or welfare check to residence to assess safety, or respond to Veteran with active suicidal/homicidal thoughts, or who have executed a plan to commit suicide.

Complete call logs to track risk assessment and call synopses, as well as forwarding information necessary for consults to local VA Medical Centers.

Trained as Chat/Text Responder, to assist, support, assess Veterans and civilians who come into the VCL Chat/Text Line.

Social Worker-forensic Wayne behavioral health -lyons, ny June 2012-may 2016 (FT-35 hours)

Conduct triage and lethality assessment with inmates upon entrance to jail to assess mental health needs.

Co-facilitate group therapy sessions.

Conduct individual therapy and crisis interventions with clients.

Complete psychosocial evaluations of clients to assess whether need for psychiatric evaluation and assessment for medication is appropriate.

Assist with release planning, including linkages to services upon release.

Work closely with jail medical staff and other jail providers to ensure coordinated mental health care within the facility.

Probation officer Wayne County probation-Lyons, NY September 2006-May 2012 (FT-35 hours)

Conduct Pre-Sentence Investigations and make sentence recommendations for submission to Court.

Supervise caseload of approximately 50 probationers, including monitoring compliance with Order and Conditions of Probation. Process and file Violations of Probation when necessary.

Make referrals to community agencies where appropriate.

Conduct home visits, searches of residences, vehicles, and individuals.

Provide assistance to juveniles, facing Persons in Need of Supervision and Juvenile Delinquency actions, and their caregivers, including intake services and Pre-Disposition Investigations.

Social worker-burn trauma ICU, Emergency Department Strong hospital, rochester, NY August 2004-October 2007, June 2012-October 2012 (PT-25 hours/per diem-up to 20 hours)

Complete risk screenings, psychosocial assessments, and counseling of patients requiring social work intervention.

Coordinate discharge planning for patients requiring skilled nursing facility placement or those at psychosocial risk.

Collaborate with members of healthcare team.

Assist patients and families in dealing with issues related to diagnosis/injuries, including loss of function, or death.

Assist with locating, and notifying patient’s families of the patient’s hospitalization, and often death. Supportive counseling and presence with families experiencing the loss of a loved one.

DIrector of forensic services Mental health assocation in NYS June 2002-March 2003 (FT-35 HRS)

Responsible for the replication of jail diversion project piloted in Albany County.

Responsible for overseeing project staff and activities, including facilitation of monthly stakeholder meetings.

Presented jail diversion project to communities across New York State.

Reported project progress to grantor on a quarterly basis.

Identified potential funding sources for replication projects; submitted grant applications and funding requests.

Director, community Justice Services & Comprehensive Support Services Law, Order & Justice Center-Schenectady, NY January 2000-August 2002 (FT-37.5 hours)

Responsible for program management and supervision of program coordinators for alternative sentencing programs and supervised visitation programs.

Provided supervision and program support to five program coordinators through daily contact and monthly departmental meetings.

Provided program data to funding sources; submitted funding requests and grant applications.

Maintained relationships with community agencies; attended task-force meetings.

Responsible for the daily operations of the Revolving Bail Fund, including maintaining checkbook, screening, and posting bail for inmates in Schenectady County Correctional Facility.

Supervised court-ordered visitations between children and their non-custodial parents.

Served as a volunteer mediator through agency’s Community Mediation Program.

pre-trial diversion coordinator Law, Order & Justice Center-Schenectady, NY september 1997-March 2000 (FT-37.5 hours)

Responsible for the daily functions of a court-diversion program for first-time offenders.

Evaluated existing program and revised curriculum.

Met with clients on a biweekly basis to discuss issues related to involvement with legal system, employment/education, family supports, relationships, substance abuse, etc.

Made referrals to outside agencies as appropriate.

Scheduled and facilitated monthly educational programs, and tour of the Schenectady County Correctional Facility.

Professional Development

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker License #070533 June 2005-present

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