Management School
Resume:
Lynn Marie Staffa
*** ****** **** **** *****, CT 06516
203-***-**** - h7p9wn@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To secure a position that will utilize my educational training and increase my professional
experience, while meeting the goals of an agency.
Education
2007-2009 Springfield College Springfield, MA
Master of Social Work
Graduated May 2009
2002-2007 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Social Work
Criminal Justice
Graduated May 2007
Experience
May 2012-Current Rushford Center, Inc Durham, CT
Stonegate Residential Detox & Addiction Treatment
Clinician III
• Conduct intensive individual, group, and family therapy for a caseload of 5-8
clients within a dual-diagnosis residential setting.
• Assess and plan client care and treatment goals by evaluating the psychiatric
and psychosocial needs of the client.
• Conduct substance use assessment and support clients in developing relapse
prevention plans in preparation of discharge back to the community.
• Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and families.
• Negotiate level of care and length of stay with managed care companies, and
continually re-evaluate clients’ needs and inform the third party payers with
updates.
• Provide continuous education to client and family members and refer to
appropriate level of care, support groups, or other available resources and
develop a realistic discharge plan.
• Participate in administrative activities such as staff supervision, staff education,
and weekly clinical rounds.
• Provide supervision hours to master level social workers within the Rushford
agency
2009-2012 Wheeler Clinic Plainville, CT
MST Clinician
Court Support Services Division
• Intensive in-home therapy for youth with behavioral problems.
• Provided individual and family therapy within the MST treatment model.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive treatment plan for each
client/family according to client referral behaviors.
• Acquired knowledge of juvenile justice guidelines by working alongside
probation services with treatment goals focusing on decreased at-risk behaviors
to avoid recidivism.
• Advocate for clients in an educational setting and support parents with
educational decisions and monitoring academic progress.
• Crisis management and on-call responsibilities.
2008-2009 Braeburn Elementary School West Hartford, CT
Social Work Intern
• Counseled and managed individual casework within a diverse suburban
elementary school
• Co-facilitated a social skills groups for learning center students
• Co-facilitated an eight week divorce/separation group
• Engaged and motivated children in counseling and classroom setting
• Guided students and families in developing more effective communication skills,
negotiation skills, and problem solving skills
• Interacted with faculty members in a team based environment
• Collaborated ideas to produce several multicultural events and activities
throughout the school year as a Diversity Committee member
• Acquired knowledge of child development, maturity levels, and disabilities of
students in program
2006-2009 West Hartford Extended Experience West Hartford, CT
Teacher/Counselor
• Supervised 5-12 year-old children during indoor and outdoor activity
• Shared responsibility of 30 plus students with fellow counselors
• Handled conflict resolution between students, instilled and rewarded positive
behavior and interaction
• Utilized effective strategies for team building and encouraged students to
challenge themselves
• Developed age-appropriate lesson plan, corresponded with parent/guardians
with reward for children’s performance
2006-2009 Roosevelt Middle School New Britain, CT
Social Work Intern – ACES Program
• Managed individual casework within an alternative program for emotionally,
developmentally, and behaviorally disturbed students
• Facilitated social skills groups for two groups of adolescents, including but not
limited to anger management, bullying, and positive communication
• Organized field trips as reward system for students
• Interacted with a multidisciplinary team of faculty members
• Resolved conflicts between students, mediated and deescalated situations
• Acquired knowledge of adolescents development, maturity levels, and peer
involvement
Professional Development & Certifications
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License #007917)
• Adult & Child CPR and First Aid September 2012
• Seven Challenges Trained August 2012
• Wheeler Clinic Employee of the Quarter Award – First Quarter April 2011
• National Association of Social Workers – Member 2006-Present
• Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, New Haven Chapter 2005-Present
References
Jennifer Richards, PsyD
Clinical Director
Rushford, Inc
860-***-**** office
203-***-**** cell
h7p9wn@r.postjobfree.com
Kellie Hougasian, MSW
Rushford Academy
459 Wallingford Road
Durham, CT 06422
Carol Poirot
West Hartford Extended Experience
425 Oakwood Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
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