Alejandro Cervantes, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York City Metropolitan Area

-Supervise prospective interns pursuing their master's degree in social work.-Document their progress and sign off on their paperwork.-Hold weekly meetings to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the interns.

• Provided individual therapy for Unaccompanied Children (UAC) who have recently arrived in the United States• Assessed for trauma and suicidal/homicidal tendencies the UAC may have.• Advocated on behalf of the UAC to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) for their release to their families living in the United States or in their respective Countries of Origin• Led a series of groups to educate UAC in topics pertaining to everyday life in the United States

• Conducted intake interviews on clients looking to receive services related to immigration and law• Spoke with refugees and asylum speakers about their experiences coming into the United States and provided individual counseling for several clients• Filed and completed immigration applications for clients, including Legal Permanent Resident and Naturalization forms• Led a group of students to fulfill their Angel Fund Scholarship requirements such as acquiring their transcripts and scholarships, checking in monthly about their schoolwork, and organize family events such as Christmas parties

255 15Th Street

• Answer phone calls and talk to clients asking for therapists and psychiatrists within the facility and scheduling their appointments.• Checked eligibility and benefits for mental health clients and worked with various insurance companies for further information regarding obtaining their services• Coordinated with the therapists and psychiatrists of the facility for quality client care (medication, support, etc.)

• Prevented child abuse and neglect in families referred to the Administration for Children's Services (ACS)• Provided referrals for children and parents in need of individual and/or family counseling• Worked primarily with immigrants and residential aliens who have no knowledge of welfare benefits

• Provided positive, respectful and timely responses regarding eating disorder information requests via incoming emails, and social media sites under Helpline responsibility• Assured the distribution of Helpline information and referral material in a timely manner that fits the needs of the individual and is granted in a professional manner• Answer phone calls made by victims of Eating Disorders and provide said referral material and empathetic support

Doctor'S Degree, Social Work

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi group

Bachelor'S Degree, Counseling Psychology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Cooking Club Music Club Poetry Slam