Jennie C.

Experience

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  New York Methodist Hospital

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  Volunteer, Recreation Therapist

  • Led social activities for severely and persistently mentally ill elderly population; assisted with group exercise therapy and expressive arts to promote physical, cognitive, mental abilities• Observed and supported diverse sociocultural population; met with clinical staff and treatment team to assess behavioral patterns and mental health issues

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  Partnership with Children/Mayor's Initiative

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Social Work Intern

  • Provided individual and group services to adolescents, age15-18 to help stabilize social, emotional and academic needs• Initiated and facilitated a group with 7-9 students who experienced trauma, loss and racial and economic stressors• Created a supportive network to sustain and improve school attendance and academic success; implemented home-visits, parent meetings and parent training workshops

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  The Addiction Institute of NY

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Social Work Intern

  • Provided diagnostic assessment, case management and treatment planning services to a socio-culturally diverse population of adults with opioid dependence • Participated in inter-collaborative seminars and in-service trainings regarding LGBT, trauma and mental health issues • Co-led weekly process groups with 12-15 adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary treatment team which included: clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists and medical professionals to develop individualized treatment plans Show less

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  Liberty Partnership Program

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Work Study

  • Oversaw weekly after-school group for culturally diverse population of ‘at-risk’ youth, grades 9-12• Help students to engage in activities to improve self-esteem, behavior and academics

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  Research Foundation of The City University of New York

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Assisted PhD with research on contemporary clinical practice with Asian Immigrant populations; concentration on psychodynamic perspectives emphasizing relational paradigm• Prepared literature reviews on post-modern interventions and emerging mental health issues in Asian immigrant communities

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  Mt Sinai Roosevelt Hospital

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Social Worker, LMSW

  • Engage patients and medical staff to conduct psychosocial assessments for the facilitation of safe, effective and efficient discharge plans• Provide emergency services to patients and families including the elderly, individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, chronic illness and persons without citizenship• Collaborate with patients, families and community care providers to optimize transition during discharge process to increase patient satisfaction, ensure health care needs are met at home, and reduce hospital readmissions• Provide case management, supportive counseling and professional referrals to patients and family members to cope with illness and aftercare Show less

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  August Aichhorn Ctr

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Primary Therapist

  • Carry a caseload of 10-12 individual residents, ages 13-18 and conduct weekly in-depth therapy using multidisciplinary methods including, TF-CBT, CBT, solution focused, behavioral modification and art therapy techniques.• Support clients’ individual goals and unique needs while addressing prevalent stressors including isolation, trauma, substance abuse, environment/community violence, sexual/physical abuse and risk-taking behaviors.• Assess for suicidality, suicidal ideation and deliberate self-harm.• Identify and facilitate all discharge resources including medical, psychiatric, vocational, transport and educational needs.• Maintain records and reporting mandates as per NYS/OMH, Medicaid and SSI/SSD.• Provide crisis intervention services.• Created and implemented life skills curriculum for residents being discharged to the community (independent living).• Consult daily with treatment team, including psychiatrists, teachers, direct care workers, OCFS and medical team to develop ongoing treatment goals for each client Show less

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  The Feeling Good Center of NYC - Group Practice

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  CBT Psychotherapist

  • Perform intake and assessments of new/potential clientele.• Utilize TEAM-CBT in treatment to assist individual/partners in achieving desired needs and goals.

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  New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Educate patients on the roles of health care team members; assist patients and families to effectively communicate to each other and members of the healthcare team; interpreting information.• Provide information to patients on levels of health care and options for discharge; entitlements, community resources and advanced directives.• Promote communication and collaboration among health care team members; alert hospital staff of discharge barriers and pertinent psychosocial issues.• Coordinate patient discharge and continuity of care planning.• Championing health care rights of patients and families through advocacy and education. Show less

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  NYC Department of Education

  Sept 2021 - now

  School Social Worker

  • Completing assessments and crisis counseling for high-risk students with symptomology including self-harm behaviors, suicidality, visual/auditory hallucinations and issues with anger management and/or distress intolerance.• Providing support to staff, students and families. Helping families successfully navigate healthcare service barriers and coordinates with outside service providers to ensure continuity of care for successful student academic achievement.• Serving as 504 Coordinator, member of the attendance committee, STH Liaison, Childhood Abuse & Maltreatment Prevention/Intervention Designated Liaison, Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Liaison, Suicide Prevention Designated Liaison and Crisis Intervention Team Member• Working to create and implement school-wide protocol for reduction of student lateness and cutting using restorative response systems.• Working collaboratively with guidance team to support students requiring related services.• Assist students utilizing a trauma-informed lens Show less