Gerri M. Nisi, M.A., M.S., LCSW-R

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Ridgefield, CT 06877

Cell: 914-***-****

E-mail: adws1t@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications:

Twenty six years experience in the fields of counseling/social work and education. Excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Education:

EXPERIENCE:

ABLETO 11/20-present

POSITION: PSYCHOTHERAPIST

• Provide direct clinical services as part of a team

• Conduct initial assessment to determine best level of care and service

• Make appropriate referrals and liaise with other providers as indicated PRIVATE PRACTICE 6/09-12/21

POSITION: PSYCHOTHERAPIST

• Provided direct clinical services in patients' homes to homebound elderly as patient’s primary therapist

• Interview patients and family for the completion of psychosocial assessments

• Develop and implement clinically appropriate treatment plans

• Advocate with other health care and community agencies on behalf of patients COVE CARE CENTER, Carmel, NY

POSITION: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR 6/19-10/20

• Provide crisis intervention on weekly call schedule

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy

• Supervise LCSW's and Case Managers

• Run weekly administrative and clinical meetings with LCSW's, NP and psychiatrist

• Create/run reports needed for quality assurance and supervision WESTMED, Purchase, NY

POSITION: CLINICAL TEAM LEADER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST 5/14-5/19

• Provide direct clinical services as patient’s primary therapist

• Provide individual, group, marital and family psychotherapy

• Supervise LCSW's and Intake Coordinator

• Run weekly administrative and clinical meetings with LCSW's, NP and psychiatrist

• Provide curbside consults to physicians on an as needed basis FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, White Plains, NY 1/11-5/14 POSITION: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN/ADMINISTRATOR

• Provided direct clinical services as patient’s primary therapist

• Interviewed patients and family for the completion of psychosocial assessments

• Developed and implemented clinically appropriate treatment plans on quarterly basis

• Advocated with other health care and community agencies on behalf of patients

• Provided individual, group and family psychotherapy

• Supervised MSW and MFT student interns, do performance evaluations, site visits

• Managed, answered and organized all new incoming referrals to the clinic M.S.W. New York University, NYC, NY Social Work 2001 M.S. Long Island University, Dobbs Ferry, NY Counseling 1993 M.A. Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT Italian 1988 B.A. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Italian 1987 BRONXWORKS, Bronx, NY 9/10-12/10

POSITION: ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• Provided individual and group clinical supervision for social work supervisors, social workers, case managers, Tenant Services Coordinator, and Program Specialist

• Provided crisis intervention to residents

• Served as liaison for psychiatrist and medical doctor; responsible for communicating outcomes of visits to case management staff

• Advocated with other health care and community agencies on behalf of patients

• Attended weekly Management Meetings to discuss coverage schedules, monthly calendars and events for residents

• Worked closely with Program Director on all building related issues

• Interviewed new low income applicants and participate in the admissions decision-making process FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER/WEILL CORNELL, White Plains, NY 7/09-9/10

POSITION: GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

• Provided direct clinical services as patient’s primary therapist

• Interviewed geriatric patients and family for the completion of psychosocial assessments

• Developed and implemented clinically appropriate treatment plans on quarterly basis

• Advocated with other health care and community agencies on behalf of patients

• Provided individual and family psychotherapy

• Provided supportive psychotherapy as part of a research study with Weill Cornell Medical College for patients referred by their primary care physicians

• Intervened with the clinically depressed elderly for care management services for the Weill Cornell research study SOUTH BRONX MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL, Bronx, NY (TEMP ASSIGNMENT)

(Through STAFFING REMEDIES, NYC, NY Employment agency) 1/09-5/09 POSITION: PSYCHOTHERAPIST, Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (CSS)

• Provided direct clinical services as patient’s primary therapist

• Interviewed adult patients for the completion of psychosocial assessments

• Developed and implemented clinically appropriate treatment plans on quarterly basis

• Advocated with other health care and community agencies on behalf of patients

• Provided individual and group psychotherapy

SKY VIEW REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER, Croton, NY 4/08-9/08 POSITION: ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

• Reviewed PRI’s and assessed appropriateness for admission to the facility

• Met with families to conduct tours and provided information about the facility

• Assisted in completing Admission Agreements with family and residents

• Acted as liaison with referral sources such as hospitals, physicians and health care agencies PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Sleepy Hollow, NY 1/05-4/08 POSITION: MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER, Case Management Department

• Conducted assessments/screenings on patients who met high risk criteria.

• Maintained daily caseload of approximately 12 patients including patients on Telemetry, Maternity, Pediatrics and Emergency Room.

• Counseled individuals and families on range of issues including discharge options and emotional difficulties related to disease progression.

• Intervened in crisis situations such as code blues and abuse/neglect reporting. Participated in hospital’s urgent call policy.

• Made appropriate referrals to nursing homes, in and outpatient treatment programs, and support groups.

• Served as member of Multidisciplinary Pain Management Committee providing input on emotional aspects of pain and relevance to patient care.

• Attended bimonthly Case Management Department meetings to provide input on quality of care and related issues. ADAPP (Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program), New Rochelle, NY 1/98-12/04

POSITION: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

• Supervised 5 full-time and one part-time clinical staff.

• Lead weekly group supervision and weekly individual supervision of field staff.

• Organized staff to do crisis intervention.

• Reviewed monthly paperwork making sure State regulations and guidelines were adhered to and met.

• Trained staff on the use of new curricula.

• Created and gave faculty and parent workshops at schools and special events.

• Certified trainer by The American Lung Association to run Smoking Cessation groups for adults as well as teens.

• Attended weekly and monthly Supervisors, Administration and Advisory meetings to discuss policy and practice issues.

ADAPP (Archdiocese Drug Abuse Prevention Program), New Rochelle, NY 9/93-12/98

POSITION: INTERVENTION WORKER

• Counseled adolescents in high schools and elementary schools within the New York Archdiocese who were at-risk for using drugs and alcohol.

• Facilitated groups and individual sessions for students in need of counseling in a variety of areas: family problems, social skills, transfer students, Junior/Senior decision-making, coping with stress, substance users, COA’s (children of alcoholics), smoking cessation.

• Provided drug education to students at all levels, from elementary to high school.

• Gave faculty and parent workshops as part of a comprehensive drug prevention service.

• Did crisis intervention on both the individual and school-wide levels. Internships:

ADAPP, THROGS NECK COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (TNCAP), Bronx, NY POSITION: Social Work Intern 9/00-5/01

• Did assessments with teens and their families who received C-Summons fines in the community. Also assessed victims and witnesses of Domestic Violence.

• Counseled clients who received above summons or who were victims of DV.

• Attended monthly Community Partnership Team meetings. Co-facilitated a four week, topic oriented parent support group.

ADAPP, CENTRAL COUNSELING UNIT, Bronx, NY 9/99-5/00 POSITION: Social Work Intern

• Counseled adults, families and children in our Central Counseling Unit.

• Completed monthly paperwork on all clients, including treatment plans and progress summaries.

• Made regular, collateral contacts with school officials and parents. Co-facilitated weekly sessions with one couple.

• Utilized play therapy techniques with children ages 9-12. MY SISTERS’ PLACE, Shelter for Battered Women, Westchester County, NY 6/93-8/93 POSITION: Counseling Intern

• Counseled battered women in informal, individual sessions.

• Revised and reorganized statistical data forms including Hotline Form and related paperwork.

• Completed intake forms with new residents.

• Screened hotline calls and determined whether callers were appropriate for cooperative living environment. Other Experience:

PACE UNIVERSITY, Pleasantville, NY 9/89-present

POSITION: Adjunct Professor of Italian

• Taught beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of Italian.

• Created and taught a new course in Italian Literature and Film.

• Assisted in the development of a program and curriculum for a Minor in Italian. HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL, Harrison, NY 9/90-6/91

POSITION: Italian Teacher

• Taught four levels of Italian, from Italian 1 to Honors Italian 4 and 5.

• Coordinated students and fund-raising events for the Italian Club.

• Recommended students for awards and honors.

Professional Affiliations/Credentials:

• Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

References available upon request.

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