Freelance Writer

Amalia Sirica

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Northport, NY 11768

Tel: 631-***-****

Email: ******.******@*****.***

New York University, Silver School of Social Work, New York, NY Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Duke University, Trinity School of Arts and Sciences, Durham, NC B.A., Psychology; Certificate in Latin American Studies EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer Jan. 2020-Present

Private Therapy Practice, Private Practitioner Jan. 2018-Present New York, NY

Conducting intake sessions, assessments, and individual therapy with private clients. Mostly in a freelance capacity.

Psychiatric Social Worker, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Oct. 2015-Sept. 2017 Roslyn Heights, NY

Charged with providing individual, group, and family counseling sessions as well as weekly intakes and regular crisis intervention as an alternative to inpatient psychiatric care. Working primarily with adolescent clients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric treatment. Clients from a wide range of backgrounds, many were the children of immigrant parents. As part of Triage Department, gained significant experience in diagnosis and suicide assessment, as well as safety planning, follow-up, and extensive experience providing family therapy . Residential Social Worker, Madonna Heights - SCO Family of Services Jul. 2014-Oct. 2015 Dix Hills, NY

Tasked with providing individual, group, and family counseling to adolescent girls ages 12-17. Provided regular crisis intervention that often included intervening in run-away attempts as well as coordinating and transporting clients to hospital for psychiatric treatment. Honed skills in diagnosis and suicide assessment as well as family therapy, often occurring in the home. Social Work Intern, Madonna Heights- SCO Family of Services Aug. 2013-May 2014 Dix Hills, NY

Provided individual and group therapy to adolescent females ages 13-18, and provided crisis support and intervention when needed. Madonna Heights is a campus-based residential program that is dedicated to helping vulnerable adolescent girls develop positive coping skills in order to live happy and successful lives.

Social Work Intern, Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Aug. 2012-May 2013 Patchogue, NY

Planned and led an after-school, curriculum-based group for teens, and co-led a group for teenage mothers at two high schools. Walk-in outreach program provided teens with safe space for addressing obstacles to success; mothers’ group focused on STD and pregnancy-prevention, and life skills.

Leadership Role, The Center for Race Relations, Duke University Feb. 2011-May 2011 Durham, NC

Organized and led workshop sessions on race, gender, and sexuality on Duke’s campus. Attended first as a participant, then as a leader of Common Ground, a biannual retreat devoted to in-depth discussion of issues relating to race, gender and sexuality. VOLUNTEER

Volunteer, Minga House April 9- April 16, 2018

Chinchiná, Colombia

Charged with conducting a program assessment of Programa Simon, a childcare center dedicated to caring for the children of sex workers. Met with program directors, participants, and staff members to determine areas of need. Compiled a document detailing areas of need and directions for the future.

Ballet de Santa Teresa Sept. 2011-Jan. 2012

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Volunteered to teach local children music classes as part of curriculum at ballet school focused on serving young people in the community.

SKILLS

Languages:

--Portuguese - Fluent; Spanish - Proficient Speaking Ability with Advanced Comprehension French – Basic Comprehension

Other:

—RYT-200, Registered Yoga Teacher

---Frank Gathering 2018 (Frank is an annual conference for activists working on the front lines of social change) ---Introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training

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