Social worker

NIEVES ABRAHAM-HELFAND, LCSW

***** *.*. ** *****, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-***-**** *************@***.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that will foster continued professional growth within the area of behavioral health care.

EXPERIENCE January 2010 – February 2010

Independent Contractor LCSW – January 2010 to February 2010

Completed Psychosocial and psychological examinations for clients in need

of disability assistance.

08/2000 – Jan. 2010 The Village South Miami, FL

Family Therapist

Family Therapist for adolescents with dual diagnosis, substance abuse and mental health problems;

Provided individual, family and group therapy for adolescents;

Maintained accurate client documentation including treatment planning and progress notes;

Addressed specific client needs of adolescents admitted via various agencies including DJJ, Department of Children and Families, Marchment ACT, Charlee, etc.;

Facilitated staff training as it relates to family therapy and other clinical issues;

Participated in a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop unique therapeutic interventions; and

Supervised the screening and assignment of cases.

01/2000-04/2000 Memorial Regional Hospital Miami, FL

Therapist MSW Intern

Assigned to the hospital’s Children and Adolescent Treatment Services psychiatric impatient crisis stabilization unit;

Conduct individual, family and group therapy;

Conduct psychosocial assessment, patient needs assessment and participate in discharge planning.

LICENSING Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Florida License # SW9341

Certified Clinical Supervisor - April 2011

EDUCATION April 15, 2011 Certified Clinical Supervisor

Completed 16 hour course on issues in supervision with program service & continuing education.

1999-2000 Masters of Social Work Florida International University Miami, FL

Concentration on Children and Families.

1996-1998 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

Bachelors of Social Work;

Graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE.

Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish; computer literate; excellent communication skills; well regarded for interpersonal and intuitive skills; highly motivated individual of high integrity; and proficiency.

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