John Reed

Experience

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  Freelance for Touchstone SKG, Miramax, Comedy Central, Perdido, & MTV Films

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2002

  Film Production / Location Management

  Working on film and television productions, supervised collaborative projects through conceptual phase to the end of production. Through working with the Director, Production Designer, and fellow Location Managers scouted, insured, and contracted the locations for the film or television production. In collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director, coordinated and maintained a detailed shooting schedule for a full cast and crew of 50 to 100+ members. While filming, oversaw large production crews on film and television sets, coordinating production efforts while ensuring the safety of the locations, crew, and area residents. Acted as a liaison between the Director and the production company to the towns, cities, and location owners. Procured proper filming permits from the NYC Mayor’s Office for Film and Television, and worked with local police departments to establish traffic and crowd control for each location. Show less

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  Bridge Back to Life Center, Inc

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Case Manager, CASAC-T
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  Villa Veritas Foundation, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for managing all clinical outreach efforts including coordination of services with other treatment facilities, unions, Employee Assistance Programs, and individual practitioners; coordination of IT and agency communications; in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and development strategy for the newly formed nonprofit agency, including advertising, fundraising and community outreach. Responsible for overseeing of all clinical aspects of an eighty-five bed inpatient rehabilitation facility including: clinical supervision for a diverse staff of counselors,therapists and aides; maintaining treatment standards in accordance with state and federal regulations; monitoring compliance with behavioral health accrediting agencies including CARF and OASAS; coordinating treatment with referral sources, Employee Assistance Programs and family members.

  • Director of Clinical Outreach and Communications

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Director of Clincal Services

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Primary Counselor, CASAC

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  Silver Hill Hospital

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in the best interest of residents and their treatment. This includes facilitating of in-house skills groups, observing resident’s activities, skills coaching, and crisis intervention. In conjunction with their clinical team, support residents’ participation in the treatment program including encouraging the utilization of DBT skills and involvement in a 12-step program of recovery when applicable. Responsible for monitoring resident’s medication compliance and self-administration, as well as performing medication reconciliation and chart reviews. Accountable for accurate and timely documentation of residential progress notes, admissions and discharges. Responsibilities include prompt communication to treatment team members and administration of relevant clinical information and events. Show less In working with a collaborative treatment team, responsible for providing therapeutic interventions for patients in the Adolescent Transitional Living Program using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in individual and group therapies; Individual counseling which includes behavioral analysis, diary card review, and skills coaching; Maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the patient’s family through weekly family sessions and telephony; Facilitating DBT skill and homework groups, as well as SUD groups, for the adolescent population; and developing and coordinating an aftercare plan best suited to the patient, ensuring a safe transition to their next level of care. Show less

  • Senior Residential Counselor, River House, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program

    May 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Social Work Intern, Adolescent Transitional Living Program

    Sept 2014 - May 2015

  • Residential Counselor

    Apr 2013 - May 2015
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  Vassar Brothers Medical Center

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  Social Work Intern

  Working with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and managerial staff, on a Medical-Surgical floor, responsibilities included completing psychosocial assessments and discharge planning through patient interviews and family conferences. In collaboration with the patient utilized problem-solving skills and resources to overcome treatment and aftercare barriers, as well as educating patients on their rights and means of obtaining necessary services and equipment. Provided supportive counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families experiencing issues with adjusting to chronic illnesses, catastrophic events, changes in living situations, or grief and loss. Coordinated discharge planning and referral for continued care at skilled nursing facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, and aliening community resources for domestic violence, psychological issues. Show less

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  Health Quest - Vassar Brothers Medical Center

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2016

  Case Manager, LMSW

  Per Diem Status: Working with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and managerial staff, in a demanding Emergency Room, as well as floating to Medical-Surgical floors of a large city hospital, responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments and discharge planning through patient interviews and family conferences. In collaboration with the patient and their families, utilizing problem-solving skills and resources to overcome barriers to further services and medical treatment. Serving as a patient advocate, educating patients on their rights and means of obtaining necessary services and equipment. Providing supportive counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families experiencing issues with adjusting to chronic illnesses, catastrophic events, changes in living situations, or grief and loss. Coordinating discharge planning and referrals for continued care at skilled nursing facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, and aliening community resources for domestic violence, and psychological issues. Show less

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  HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Mental Health Evaluator, Social Worker - Psychiatric Emergency Department

  In collaboration with the on-call Psychiatrist and Emergency Department physicians, was responsible for providing a comprehensive Emergency Mental Health Assessment and treatment recommendations for all individuals presenting to the emergency room with mental health problems. Working with the treatment team, the patient, and their family members, accountable for expediting and coordinating the transition to next level of care ranging from voluntary and involuntary inpatient admission, to partial hospitalization, to outpatient services, or arranging a return to their current providers. In addition, as the designated County facility, responsible for performing evaluations and appropriate dispositions for patients mandated by local police or the County Sheriff's department. Show less

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  THE RETREAT OF BROWARD, INC.

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  Clinical Coordinator, Primary Therapist

  • Performs psychosocial, educational, and risk assessments gathering data through patient interviews• Offers supportive counseling and performs clinical sessions with patients in a detox environment• Maintains contact and monitors clinical needs of patients throughout weekend• Communicates patient needs to medical staff, senior clinical staff, and administration

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  Rising Lotus Counseling

  Oct 2021 - now

  Therapist, LMSW

  • Maintain a caseload of child, adolescent and adult patients for individual and family therapy as a part of a private practice.• Perform initial intake, re-occurring assessments, and construct client-centered collaborative treatment plans. • Conduct weekly sessions utilizing MI, CBT/DBT, and PLAY informed therapy.• Collaborate with adolescent and adult patients to develop and meet their substance abuse/recovery goals.

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  Family Services

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  Primary Therapist, LMSW

  • Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with large caseload of clients and their families• Perform initial intake and re-occurring assessments, and construct client-centered solution focused treatment plans. • Conduct weekly individual utilizing MI and CBT/DBT informed therapy.

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  New York State Office of Mental Health

  Mar 2022 - now

  Social Worker