Christene L Smart

Christene Smart Kinderhook, NY

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Work:

Columbia Memorial Hospital
Hudson, NY
Sep 2008 to Nov 2013
Psychiatric Social Worker Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Mar 2008 to Jul 2008
Program Director Veterans Industries
Albany, NY
Jan 2007 to Dec 2007
Graduate Student Intern Columbia Greene Community College
Hudson, NY
Jun 2003 to Aug 2003
Summer Youth Employment and Training Specialist

Education:

University at Albany
Albany, NY
Dec 2007
Masters of Science University at Albany
Albany, NY
May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Skills:

Highlights of Qualifications: Developed effective rehabilitative in-patient programming strategies including creation of plans of care for individuals diagnosed with varying degrees of acute mental illness. Strong knowledge of and experience working with mental health diagnoses (Axis I and II). Broad knowledge base of medical aspects of varying disabilities that may or may not be comorbid with psychiatric diagnoses. Effective in provision of both individual and group counseling to clients with substance abuse and MICA diagnoses. Efficiently networked with various units in hospitals and community agencies as part of comprehensive treatment team. Ability to execute effective counseling strategies for post-release incarcerated clients. Proficient in the compilation of clear, concise, effective case notes and other written materials. Successfully passed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensure exam 11/07/12 Certified New York State Screener