Elizabeth Van Roten, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

-Oversee the CARES resource facilitation program for individuals with brain injuries and families, as well as BIANJ helpline-Manage and supervise Support Services staff and MSW interns-Engage in outreach to help promote BIANJ programs-Serve as a liaison to support group leaders throughout state-Maintain relationships with referral partners and brain injury providers, and compliance reporting to funders

New York, New York

Helps patients and families navigate treatment plan and coordinate medical care plans, including social work assessments and connection to concrete services Promotes multidisciplinary approach to help patients manage disease by evaluating local resources for patient referrals and services (support groups, physical/occupational/speech therapy, exercise programs, etc.) Leads monthly patient support groups (Caregiver and patient) Creates and distributes quarterly newsletter to community and within the department Facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and other members on the PD care team Coordinates the planning and execution of educational programs, outreach services, and special events Supports clinical research activities including clinical trials and brain donation program Participates in annual PD meetings

Brooklyn, New York

-Patient care coordination work including acquiring prior-authorization for medical tests (DatScan, Pet Scan, etc.), scheduling appointments, and dictating referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides and home safety assessments-Administers cognitive tests such as the mini mental status exam and the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) to provide referral to the Alzheimer and Dementia Program-Connects patients with community resources such as Access-a- ride, meals on wheels, parking permit for people with disabilities, etc.-Works within Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Program to facilitate weekly movement classes of 10-15 patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease-Composes letters of medical necessity and statements of condition-Assists with Intake and Referral phone line management for American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)- Develops and maintains resource guide for patients and caregivers-Helps coordinate and participates in community activities sponsored by the hospital such as the Parkinson's Unity Walk, Brain Awareness Week, Annual Parkinson's Symposium, etc.

Greater New York City Area

-Provided medical care coordination under Bronx Health Home program for clients (ages 35-70) who had been diagnosed with two or more chronic illnesses, or one serious mental illness-Conducted monthly home visits to assess for various social needs and to comply with Home Health program standard-Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and consulted with clients regarding barriers to adhering to medical treatment-Documented interactions and conversations with clients using the Allscripts system

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, 3.9

Activities and Societies: PSI CHI International Honors Society Dyson College Fellows Psychology Club Golden Key Honour SocietyGraduated.