Sarah Cohen

Experience

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  UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Clinical and Research Assistant

  Screened clients for clinical research study on schizophrenia using SCID interviews. Scored and assessed NEO-PI-R and MMPI for study. Participated in monthly Psychiatry Department Case Conference. Attended Grand Rounds.

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  Rehabilitation and Employment Services

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Day Program Therapist

  Provided behavioral therapeutic services and social skills training for developmentally disabled adults. Assisted clients with community integration and independent living skills. Developed and implemented individualized service plans. Received training in American Sign Language, augmentative communication technology, First Aid/CPR, music therapy, art therapy and vocational skill building.

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  Behavioral Counseling and Research Center

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Behavioral Therapist

  Assisted developmentally disabled children and adolescents, in both classroom and home settings, with behavioral modification and social integration. Developed and implemented individualized educational plans with clients and multidisciplinary treatment team. Advocated for students in mainstream classroom environments and acted as liaison between teachers and families.

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  UCSD Department of Psychiatry

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Residency Training Coordinator/Clinical and Research Assistant

  Assisted Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry. Screened clients for clinical research study on bipolar disorder using SCID interviews. Participated in monthly Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds.

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  Scripps-Mercy Hospital, Behavioral Health Unit

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  MSW Intern, Psychosocial Clinician

  Performed biopsychosocial assessments and formulated treatment plans. Supported client clinical progress through hospitalization. Facilitated psycho-educational and process groups for clients with psychotic and mood disorders. Served as case manager and discharge planner, coordinating post-hospitalization aftercare and housing.

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  Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Psychiatry

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  MSW Intern, Psychosocial Clinician

  Therapist for individual adults, couples, families and children. Facilitated psycho-educational and process groups for depression management (cognitive therapy), separation/divorce (parents and children) and geriatric support. Presented cases daily in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

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  Walden Family Services

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Clinical Social Worker/Placement Coordinator

  Clinical social worker in treatment-level, therapeutic foster care (FFA) agency, serving foster children with developmental delays (level 3 and 4) and severe emotional and behavioral deficits. Performed comprehensive intake assessments, screening children for placement in professional foster homes. Matched children with specialized foster families, educated families regarding specific clinical issues and modeled appropriate interventions. Performed weekly, in-home therapeutic session with children and families. Served as team leader/liaison among children, foster families, biological families, Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego Regional Center, attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Home Support Counselors, behavioral therapists, psychiatrists, individual therapists, teachers, mentors and other treatment team members. Show less

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  Caroline Stewart & Associates

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Clinical Social Work Associate

  Therapist in dynamic private practice setting; counseling individuals, couples and families. Served 4-5 weekly clients while maintaining full-time Program Director position. Accrued 3200 hours of therapeutic experience and acquired license as a clinical social worker in California.

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  Anti-Defamation League

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Program Director, PATHWAYS to Tolerance Program

  Created and implemented innovative pilot program, serving adolescent hate crime perpetrators in the juvenile court system. Managed $350,000 annual budget. Responsible for curriculum development, group counseling, case management, staff supervision and public relations. Provided monthly reporting to grantor (The California Endowment). Developed program evaluation instruments with San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), which concluded all program objectives met for 2-year pilot.

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  St. Vincent de Paul Village

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Program Manager, Case Management Services

  Directed case management program in nationally recognized and innovative Homeless Rehabilitation Continuum of Care, serving 350 people. Managed $1.5 million annual budget. Hired, trained and managed staff of 5 Supervisors and 25 Case Managers. Created and implemented departmental and agency-wide programming. Developed 300-page, web-based/corporate intranet (HTML) policy and procedure site for case management. Furnished clinical supervision, ongoing training and support for staff. Developed programming and evaluation methodology with federal, state and county funding sources and grantors (including HUD, NIH, Veteran’s Administration, The California Endowment and San Diego Housing Commission). Collaborated on grant proposals to federal agencies. Acted as liaison for all community consortium partner agencies. Show less

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  NYU Medical Center, Tisch Hospital

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Social Worker

  Provided supportive counseling, psycho-education, treatment and discharge planning for patients and families on the Peripheral Vascular, Orthopedic and General Surgical services. Presented “Coping with Psychosocial Implications of Diabetes” on panel of experts for medical center conference. Worked cooperatively with inter-disciplinary treatment team to create and implement safe and appropriate discharge plans for patients. Advocated for enriched clinical services in collaboration with SEIU union representatives and administrative staff. Show less

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  Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Director of Social Services, Park Avenue Women’s Shelter

  Directed Social Service Program and day-to-day shelter operations for 80-bed women’s homeless shelter, serving persistently mentally ill and chronically homeless women, aged 45+. Created and implemented policies and programming, screened clients for intake, performed clinical training/individual supervision for program staff, coordinated psychiatric and medical providers and provided emergency clinical intervention to clients in crisis. *Brief tenure at the Park Avenue Shelter per family relocation to Seattle, Washington. Show less

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  The Brooklyn Hospital Center

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Social Worker

  Provided supportive counseling, psycho-education, treatment and discharge planning for patients and families on the Medical and Surgical services. Worked cooperatively with inter-disciplinary treatment team to create and implement safe and appropriate discharge plans for patients. Drove initiatives for programming and policy enhancements to better serve homeless and elderly patients. Independently created Social Work Service Resource Manual.

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  Blossom and Branch

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2015

  Owner/Design Director

  Creator and owner of successful floral design studio specializing in weddings and corporate events. Run all aspects of business: administrative functions, client interface, design and execution of events. Manage staff of 8-10 people, develop and manage budgets and coordinate all logistics for 25+ events per year. Featured in various online and print publications including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Brides Magazine and The Knot Magazine. http://www.blossomandbranch.com

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  Community Counseling and Mediation

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Director of Clinical Services
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  Brightpoint Health

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Psychotherapist/Clinician
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  Services for the UnderServed

  Jun 2018 - now

  Director Of Clinical Services