Certifications and Licenses

 

· New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- License Number: 088773

· New York State Licensed Master Social Worker(LMSW)- License Number: 083103

· National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1104451640

· Insurance Panel Taxonomy Number: 1041C0700X

· New York State Supreme and Family Courts, Mental Health Professionals Panel for the First and Second Judicial Departments.

· Ackerman Institute for the Family

Certified Family and Divorce Mediator

· Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

Certified Parenting Coordinator

· Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

· New York State Courts Certified Language Interpreter

 

Memberships and Professional Affiliation

 

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

• The Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family Law

 

Education

 

· M.S.W. - Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, New York (2002)

· B.S. - Public Health Education, Hunter College, New York, New York (1995)

· Post-Graduate Training, Ackerman Institute for the Family (2010)

 

Experience

 

Private Practice 2010-Present

Court observations and evaluations, parenting coordination, supervised therapeutic visits, home assessments, adoptive home studies, mediation, divorce-related therapy, and outpatient therapy provided to children, adolescents, and adults in English and Spanish.

Court Analyst 2001-2008

Kings and Richmond Counties- Matrimonial Part

Worked under the direction of the supervising Judge of the Matrimonial Term

 

• Assisted matrimonial judges by working with families in divorce litigation in the resolution of parenting disputes; in both active divorce matters and post-judgment cases.

• Screened cases and conducted psychosocial assessments of the parents and child(ren), including gathering collateral information from outside professionals and agencies.

• Prepared written reports to the court, including recommendations on custody and visitation matters.

• Liaison in child protective cases to develop safety plans and/or provide crisis management.

• Case conferencing to assist parties and lawyers in the implementation of short or long-term parenting plans. Prepared for the court written custody and visitation stipulations.

• Coordinated and facilitated the Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness (PEACE) program for the Richmond County Supreme Court.

• Developed and coordinated a divorce mediation pilot program for the Kings County Supreme Court, Matrimonial Term.

• Acted as liaison between the courts and outside agencies, including monitoring/compliance of court-mandated drug testing.

• Devised and maintained an internal resource manual for the matrimonial parts and all statistical data.

• Appointed by the Chief Clerk as a member of the interviewing panel for the selection of candidates for mental health positions within the court system.

 

Safe Horizon, New York, NY 1999- 2001

Senior Manager- Criminal Justice Division

 

• Supervised and managed two domestic violence police programs in 4 NYPD precincts and 3 Police Service Areas (PSAs).

• Collaborated with supervisors from the NYPD in the development of training for case managers and police officers.

• Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for the Criminal Justice Division.

• Represented the program to outside agencies and at public forums.

• Prepared statistical reports, monthly narratives, and managed contractual objectives.

• Responsible for hiring, supervising, and training new staff.

 

Queens Family Court, Jamaica, New York 1998-1999

Assistant Director at Safe Horizon

 

• Identified and met the service needs of Family Court petitioners involved in additional Criminal Court and Supreme Court proceedings.

• Assisted in the development of procedures for coordinating the transfer of cases between the courts and the concomitant sharing of information.

• Served as liaison/representative and spokesperson.

 

Victim Services Unit- New York City Police Department 1995-1998

Criminal Justice Division

 

• Conducted follow-up investigations/home visits with police officers and detectives.

• Prepared and investigated Domestic Violence Incident Reports.

• Offered support services to patrol officers while responding to domestic incidents.

• Coordinated referral services for victims and offenders.

• Conducted police training, community outreach, and education.

• Prepared statistical reports for the NYPD to identify high-risk households.

 

Community-Based Counseling Center- Social Work Intern 1999-2000

 

• Conducted parenting classes and developed domestic violence support groups.

• Conducted crisis intervention services/home visits.

• Psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy

 

Awards

 

· National PTA Honorary Life Recipient 2017

· PTA Unit Founder’s Day Award 2012

· Kings County Supreme Court Employee of the Year Award 2008

· Hunter College Helen Behr Award for best practice research paper 2002

· Employee of the Month- Victim Services Bureau 1997

· Mayor’s Office 1st Annual Domestic Violence Award for Outstanding Leadership 1996

· NYPD Domestic Violence Prevention Award 1996

· 115thPolice Precinct Community Council Award 1995

Professional Presentations – Workshops and Lectures

 

· Burns Avenue PTA Elementary School: Parenting workshops related to parental involvement, access to services, mindfulness, learning differences, and bridging the gap between home and school. 2014-2017.

· New York State Supreme Court - Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness (PEACE)-Group leader and Coordinator, 2002- 2004.

· City of New York Department of Corrections, Rikers Island: Breaking the Silence and Combating Family Violence, August 1999.

· Dominican Council of Queens: Family Violence in the Latino Community, June 1998.

· Department of Environmental Protection: Police Response to Domestic Violence, March 1997.

· 115th Precinct Community Council Meeting: Breaking the Cycle of Family Violence, October 1996.