Sara Rayman, LMSW

Experience

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  Project Safety Net NY

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  BSW Intern

  • Advocated on behalf of clients that experience chronic illness, substance use disorder and/or struggles with mental health.• Arranged referrals for medical appointments, transportation, housing and other support programs.• Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and manage discharge plans.• Maintained accurate records of client contact.

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  HRCSB

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  BSW Intern

  • Supported recovering from severe and persistent mental illness in a Psychosocial Rehabilitation program.• Planned and facilitated daily psychoeducational workshops. • Observed and assisted in biopsychosocial intake interviews. • Completed daily progress notes and mental health status exams.• Collaborate with staff in daily clinical staff meetings.

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  Opioid Workforce Expansion Program

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Graduate Research Fellow

  • Complete enhanced training program on behavioral health with a focus on opioid and substance use disorder.• Participate in workshops that focus on interprofessional development.

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  BestSelf Behavioral Health

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  MSW Intern

  • Conduct initial assessment intake interviews and formulate diagnoses utilizing the DSM V in an integrated treatment center to assess for Substance Use and Mental Health.• Build rapport with clients and develop professional relationships.• Collaborate with clients to create individualized treatment plans. • Document treatment progress through maintaining thorough records.• Provide clients with skills to cope with mental health concerns through individual supportive counseling.• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy based interventions. Show less

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  University at Buffalo

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Academic Performance Specialist

  • Supervise a caseload of at-risk Undergraduate student athletes by directing weekly meetings and documenting on-going progress.• Counsel students on motivation and productivity. • Implement college-level skills and learning strategies to promote academic and personal growth to help students become independent learners. • Facilitate a supportive multidisciplinary environment for academic and skill enrichment.

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  Project Safety Net NY

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Care Coordinator
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  Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Primary Therapist
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  New Horizon Counseling Center

  Dec 2022 - May 2024

  Therapist
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  Suffolk Counseling Services

  May 2024 - now

  Therapist