Social Worker Care

LISA MONTROSE, MSW

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Jamaica, NY 119434

C: (516-****-****

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OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a rewarding position within a Human Services Agency as a MSW where my outstanding communication skills, relevant work experience and education can be utilized.

EDUCATION:

HUNTER COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM New York, NY

Master’s in Social Work

QUEENS COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM Queens, NY

Master’s in Mental Health Counseling

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Hempstead, NY

Bachelor’s in Psychology

EXPERIENCE:

2022- Present

2018 - Present

2018 - 2019

2013 – 2014

BELLS STAFFING SERVICES, Queens NY

Child Care Worker

• As a Child Care Worker provides supportive services to youth in LGBT, Mother/Baby and

other group home residences as needed.

• Provide ADL skills and emotional encouragement to residents preparing to “age out” of the foster care system.

GALLUB SERVICES for TBI - Queens, NY

PBIS/ Social Worker

• Provide Behavioral Cognitive Therapy, complete functional behavioral assessments to develop goals and assess clients as well as family that may evidence any other service needs.

• Educate clients on learning how to self soothe, and de-escalate angry thoughts that could lead to out-of control behavior. Help clients deal with TBI deficits,and help them begin to make better decisions to cope in their environment and community. .

• Provide home visits, complete required agency notes and other reports within a timely manner.

SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES (Temp Assignment ) Winston Staffing Agency

Senior Social Worker

• Completed intake assessments, provided referrals to community resources, handled crises that arose between member

• s ensured the daily classes were scheduled and ran smoothly

• Covered in the kitchen, helping to cook lunch, order supplies, and supervised volunteers that assisted with the meal

• Completed case notes, handled seniors involved with Adult Protective Services and ACS.

MEDICAL STAFFING SERVICES - LINCOLN HOSPITAL Bronx, NY

Emergency Dept. Social Worker, Temp Assignment

• Completed Social Work Comprehensive Assessment for high/moderate-risk patients.

• Provided crisis intervention, hospital referrals for teens and children needing immediate psychiatric stabilization. Assisted parents with referrals to Bd of Ed for special needs school placements.

• Documented Social Work Assessments, patient information using Quadramed system.

• Liaison with an interdisciplinary medical team to conference patient’s psycho-social functioning, understanding of aftercare needs and available community resources.

2012 – 2013

KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER Brooklyn, NY

Medical Social Worker, Temp Assignment

• Performed intake assessments, psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention and other relevant services for patients seen on medical in-patient units and coordinated discharge needs.

• Liaison with interdisciplinary medical team as well as mandated reporter to initiate ACS, Adult protective services or other agency referral to investigate an “at risk” matter.

2009 – 2011

NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR ADOPTABLE CHILDREN New York, NY

Social Worker/Mental Health Consultant

• Conducted assessments and background investigations on couples and individuals interested in adoption.

• Prepared reports for New York State court that included recommendations as to suitability of perspective applicants.

2007 – 2009

JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED Brooklyn, NY

Casework Supervisor

• Provided supervision and assisted staff to respond to the challenges related to personal, medical and health care needs to help clients be more functionally independent adults.

• Ensured staff developed comprehensive treatment plans for people with disabilities, special needs and other medical/ behavioral difficulties and provided adjustment related counseling to manage living in the community.

2004 – 2007

TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR NEW YORK, INC. Queens, NY

Intake Coordinator

• Completed intake assessments and coordinated services for client enrollment in MICA Day treatment program.

• Handled six psycho-educational groups per week, re-engaged resistant clients through outreach,and ensured court mandated clients adhered to program guidelines.

2001 - 2004

QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER Queens, NY

Social Work Supervisor

• Provided supervision to staff, met with funding source ( HRA),ensured that program met contract guidelines and networked with community agencies to create referral resources for clients.

• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of program and ensured staff delivered services in accordance to program standards.

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