Social worker therapist
Posted on: 2009-12-14
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Sherry Rawiszer, MSW
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in preparing comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans for various populations
- Effective, innovative, caring and knowledgeable team member
- Provide supportive services to clients and families
- Highly effective interpersonal skills and a solution oriented attitude
EDUCATION:
Florida Atlantic University/ Boca Raton, Florida 2009
Degree earned: Masters of Social Work
- Member of Acolyte (MSW student council)
- Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society (MSW national honor society)
- Member NASW
- Candidate for Florida Licensure
University of Florida/ Gainesville, Florida 1999
Degree earned: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Certifications:
- Current Florida Clinical Social Work Registered Intern working toward earning hours for Florida Licensure
- Completed Victim Services Designation October 2009 through the Palm Beach Attorney General’s Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Center for Identity Development – Therapist September 2009 – Present
Margate, Florida
- Facilitate individual therapy sessions with children and adults
- Facilitate group therapy sessions with women
- Documentation of cases from first session to termination of therapy, treatment planning, and submit for billing under the supervision of Michele Lanese, LCSW
South County Mental Health Center – Social Work Intern/ Sept 2008 – May 2009
Delray Beach, Florida
- Assessed client needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and prepared discharge planning documents
- Facilitated process, psychoeducational, and art therapy groups to dual diagnosed clients addressing various topics related to substance abuse and mental illness
- Counseled individuals to help them overcome personal challenges, develop awareness, improve coping skills, and foster a positive sense of self-worth
- Utilized theoretical models including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Strengths Based Therapy
Whitehall Rehabilitation Center – Social Work Intern/ Jan 2008 – April 2008
Boca Raton, Florida
- Assessed client needs, developed treatment plans and assisted with discharge planning within a medical setting
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss and evaluate client progress and treatment planning including long term planning
- Facilitated group counseling and activities for elderly clients with progressive Dementia and Alzheimers Disease including Reminiscent Therapy
Caregiving Youth Project – Social Work Intern/ Sep 2007 – Dec 2007
Boca Raton, Florida
- Participated in fundraising and program development
- Counseled middle school aged caregivers
- Visited various middle schools throughout Palm Beach County and provided students with information about the program
RSR Financial Planners Inc – Administrative Assistant/ Jan 2006 – Sep 2007
Hollywood, Florida
- Assisted clients in actuary procedures for life insurance applications
- Interviewed and hired company receptionist
- Maintained office operations
Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida – Psychometrician/ August 2000 – August 2001
Gainesville, Florida
- Administered various psychological and neuropsychological tests under supervision to various populations including elderly, adults and children
- Assisted with editing of a published research paper that aimed to assess malingering when taking neuropsychological tests
- Served as secretary of the organization CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, Gainesville chapter
References and more information available upon request