Jenna DiTommaso

Behavioral Health Social Worker at Clara Maass Medical Center

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Behavioral Health Social Worker at Clara Maass Medical Center
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family meetings and multidisciplinary treatment meetings • Evaluated patients’ needs and coordinated community resources necessary to maintain continuity of care • Responded to crisis situations implementing various de-escalation techniques within hospital guidelines

  • Case Manager – Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Program at Bergen County Housing, Health & Human Services Center
    May 2022 - Mar 2023 · 11 mos

    • Collaborated in the establishment and organization of the RRH program to provide case management services to individuals receiving Emergency Solutions Grants – CARES Act (ESG-CV) funding • Conducted intake/assessment screenings to determine eligibility for services or provide further resources when appropriate • Evaluated clients’ progress periodically, responded to crises and made adjustments as needed to improve outcomes

  • MSW Intern at Next Step & Sheltering Program – Bergen County Shelter
    May 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Facilitated and co-facilitated coping skills groups for shelter guests • Conducted intake/assessment screenings to determine eligibility for services • Produced training videos on agency systems and databases for fellow and future interns • Responded to crisis situations

  • Teaching Assistant and EYP Behavior Specialist at Bergen County Special Services
    May 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Assisted in teaching students with learning and developmental disabilities utilizing ABA • Implemented curriculum and therapeutic goals set forth by the IEP plans • Created materials and activities for each child based on IEP goals and programming • Collaborated on and implemented behavior-related protocols for children with multiple disabilities • Carried out behavior reduction protocols for children with aggression and self-injurious behavior • Trained new employees on individualized behavior support plans under supervision of a BCBA • Completed training in Crisis Management: Verbal Intervention, Personal Control, and Defensive Techniques

  • MSW Intern at NEW PATHWAY COUNSELING SERVICES
    Sep 2020 - May 2021 · 9 mos

    • Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments including social/risk assessments, personal safety plans, trauma history, and medical history • Facilitated and co-facilitated Intensive Outpatient substance use recovery groups • Created client centered treatment plans in conjunction with clients to establish treatment goals and objectives • Maintained caseload of individual clients