mignyetta Ramnani
Address: 555 Blooming Grove Turnpike
City: New Windsor
State: New York
Zip: 12553
Country: United States
objective
I am seeking a position that will utilize my background, education and experience. A position that requires an understanding of diverse populations and cultures. Problem solving, task oriented and team building are some of the areas of strength. A challenging position where hard work is the norm and a belief in the intrinsic value of all people are some of the values that I possess. Determination and creativity as well as providing high quality service, leadership and support to staff should also be included. A respect for clients is a must.
I have a strong background in counseling, crisis intervention, guidance and problem solving. I possess insight, empathy and integrity. I enjoy working with people, as my background and experience suggest.
If these are some of the qualities that you are looking for in an employee, co-worker, associate or leader, I hope that I will be granted an opportunity to discuss this further in person.
Work Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (01/15/2006 – Present)
In this position for the past 4 years providing mental health treatment and substance abuse treatment; mental health treatment provided to children, adolescents, adults, families and court related services; supervised visits between children and parents
Last Employer: January 2006 to Present Spectrum Behavioral Health, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 Private Practice Therapist/Counsel
Contact Person: Dr. Joseph Perl/845-546-1644
Responsibilities: Clinical assessment/evaluation/diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill clients Facilitate two Intensive Outpatient Programs for Substance Abuse and Alcoholism with an emphasis on Relapse Prevention and Mental Health Issues
Accomplishments: One of the most successful mental health and substance abuse programs in the Hudson Valley
Assistant Director of Program Services for the Homeless (03/15/2005 – 08/15/2006)
Mental health counseling and supervision
Last Employer: Volunteers of America/Chester, New York
Contact Person: Robert Panuto/845 888-5366
Responsibilities: Supervised 33 case managers and their supervisors (6 supervisors) Wrote policy and procedures Conducted staff meetings Interviewing and hiring of staff Counseling, crisis intervention
Accomplishments: Successful in implementing procedures to move the homeless into permanent housing and employment
Dialysis Social Work (10/15/2006 – 04/15/2007)
Assessment, counseling and preparation for state audits for the dialysis unit
Last Employer: Renal Care of Rockland
Responsibilities: Case management for dialysis patients
Accomplishments: Successful in coordinating benefits, transportation and providing supportive counseling to dialysis patients; maintained waiting lists for transplants; provided education and information to patients and families
Dialysis Social Work (03/16/2007 – 04/15/2008)
Assessment, counseling and preparation for state audits for the dialysis unit
Last Employer: Southern Westchester Dialysis Center
Responsibilities: Case management for dialysis patients
Accomplishments: Successful in coordinating benefits, transportation and providing supportive counseling to dialysis patients; maintained waiting lists for transplants; provided education and information to patients and families
Withinreach Counseling Services/Private Solo Practice (09/15/2000 – Present)
Mental health treatment that includes assessment/evaluation/diagnosis/ treatment planning/counseling/referrals
Last Employer: Self
Contact Person: Self
Responsibilities: Obtaining referrals Maintaining credentials Billing Insurance companies Mental Health Treatment
Accomplishments: Maintained client base consistently by providing quality mental health treatment and accurate diagnosis
Education
Establishment: Mount Saint Mary College/Newburgh, New York 12550
Degree: BS Human Services
Education Period: 09/15/1992 - 12/15/1994
Speciality: Human Services
Average Grade: B
Details: Majored in sociology/psychology
Establishment: Fordham University School of Social Work/Tarrytown, New York
Degree: MSW
Education Period: 09/15/1994 - 05/15/1998
Speciality: Social Work
Average Grade: B+
Details: Social Work with various populations; internships at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, New York and St. Cabrini Residential Treatment for Adolescents Obtained experience in discharge planning, counseling, group therapy, referrals, case management
Skills
Management, supervision, case management, counseling, diagnosis, treatment planning and advocacy.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills
Foreign Language Skills: Studied Spanish and French in high school and junior college
Additional Information
Conferences or Courses: Violence Prevention Identification of Child Abuse and Neglect
Professional Membership: NASW
Certifications or Licensures: LCSW-R
Interests
I have been a retail business owner and a real estate salesperson. For many years I worked in the garment industry. After the birth of my daughter, I decided to return to school so that I could do something more meaningful and that would help others. I decided to become a social worker and it was the right choice. While working at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY, I became involved with The American Cancer Society and facilitated a breast cancer support group and conducted the "I Can Cope" series for women going through cancer treatment. I enjoy music, entertaining friends, gardening, decorating my home. I have three adult children that are doing well.