Clinical Social Worker And Clinician / Therapist
(Female, Age 29) from New York, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Clinical Social Worker And Clinician / Therapist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $35,500 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 35 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Years Experience | 1.5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Established in 1957, YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities (NIPD) is an award-winning, not-for-profit health and human services agency for people with developmental and learning disabilities. Our mission is to build brighter futures for the people we serve and their families through state-of-the-art programs that help to build skills, expand opportunities, and enhance community living.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I have a split position: 1) I work 1/2 time for Crisis Intervention providing short-term case management, information and referral, in-home crisis counseling and advocacy for individuals w/ intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. 2) I work 1/2 time in the Article 16 clinic conducted Psychosocial Evaluations, Mental Health Screenings and Individual Psychotherapy w/ individuals w/ intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Full healthcare (medical and dental), plus $535.00 HRA for medical related expenses.
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes – I work with a variety of people throughoutthe day. I like the interaction I have.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I work in an office as well as in the field in consumer’s homes. I like that I get to go out into the community and work in people’s homes.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 4
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 1
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | |
| 8am to 9am | |
| 9am to 10am | Start work at 9:00. Conducted Psychosocial Evaluation for a 7 year old boy with Autism and Moderate Mental Retardation (report includes IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, cognitive level of functioning,REFERRAL INFORMATION,CURRENT SITUATION: FAMILY AND DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY,SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS/SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MEDICAL HISTORY, PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY, AGENCIES / SERVICE PROVIDERS, FUNCTIONAL STATUS, ASSESSMENT/NEED FOR SERVICES and RECOMMENDATIONS. |
| 10am to 11am | See above (Evaluation is 2 hours long) |
| 11am to 12pm | Checked phone msgs (7 msgs left on my phone). Return three calls from new families requesting crisis assistance. |
| 12pm to 1pm | lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | typed evaluation from this morning (see 9-11) as well as checked email, returned two voice mails msgs and answered face-to-face question from my boss about one consumer. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Conducted Individual Therapy w/ a 31 y.o. woman w/ Moderate MR. Typed clinical note. |
| 3pm to 4pm | Conducted Individual Therapy w/ a 27 y.o. male w/ Autism and depression. Typed clinical note. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Assisted consumer in applying for summer camp programs. Consumer is a 13 y.o female with Mild-to-Moderate Mental Retardation. Applied to two sleep away camps and one day camp. Submitted applications and supporting documentation. |
| 5pm to 6pm | Off at five |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Referral
What was the application process?
Submitted resume (paper application), intial phone interview and four face-to-face interviews
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes- intial phone interview and four face-to-face individual interviews on 4 separet days over two months.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What would you bring to this position that is unique? What are your goals for the future? Why do you want to work in social services?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes- they provide on-going training.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes – BA and an MSW (Masters of Science in Social Work) and additional licensing (LMSW).
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes – it was a good foundation but you always need to added on.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Get a Masters in Social Work. Volunteer for different agencies in the social service field.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
A person should be empathetic, compassionate, organized, energetic, patient and open. These “skills” are important when treating every person as an individual and addressing their unique needs.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Learn as much as you can, take advange of additional classes and find a mentor.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes- it is a good stepping stone and I am getting good experience.
What are your current career goals?
Continue to learn more in this field and eventually become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
My career is very rewarding spiritually and emotionally. However, financially…it sucks!
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Therapist | 8 months | internship | Internship at a Mental Health Clinic treating individual with dual diagnoses (mental health and chemical addiction “MICA”) providing individual therapy, assisting w/ group therapy and perform assessments. |
| Prior Job 2 | Social Work Intern | 8 months | internship | Internship at a Long term care Facility working w/ pts that have dementia and their famalies (providing individual therapy, assisting w/ group therapy and perform assessments) |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.6
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.8 | SFSU | BA in Liberal Studies and Sociology |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.85 | Columbia University | Social Work -MSW |
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