Marissa Block Borzykowski, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bronxville, New York, United States

Human Behavior III

Greater New York City Area

I spearheaded Geriatric Care Management, Social Adult Day, Friendly Visiting, Adult Education, and Caregiver programming. I oversaw the hiring, onboarding, and strategic program development to elevate the processes designed to help those in need. Managed Supportive Housing Residence Casa Mutua, a home designed to support 54 formerly homeless adults and Visual and Performing Arts after school and summer children’s programming. I directed two full-time data management professionals.

Greater New York City Area

I guided Geriatric Care Management program by collaborating with partner agencies as the lead contractor for East Side Case Management Consortium.

I directed five full time case managers and oversaw intake processes while organizing staff training. I reviewed client files for quality assurance. I spearheaded the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative by receiving a grant from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, performing screenings for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, and orchestrating mental health oriented support groups and staff trainings. I oversaw the Palliative Care Curriculum Initiative by collaborating with the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College, developing a series of modules for holistic care and liaising with medical professionals and religious figures to enact the best mental and physical care toward end of life.

New York, United States

I supervised mental health support groups, conducted individual case management sessions, and spearheaded a comprehensive Peer to Peer program. I led new member intake and engagement and provided clinical supervision to social work interns while liaising on facility functionality.

Greater New York City Area

I directed 30+ social workers, medical providers, and interns in community mental health and school-based Article 31 and Article 28 centers. I revised patient charts, analyzed and reported clinical data, and liaised with multi-disciplinary management teams to streamline efficiency. I provided crisis intervention services by spearheading multiple mental health groups, including bereavement, trauma, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis. I hired and implemented a Veterans' Social Work program by enhancing veteran engagement through a comprehensive event for the Veteran community, hiring an expert Veteran Social Worker, and establishing a collaboration Single Stop to ignite Social Workers' access to specialized training. I supported colleagues, staff, and clients who were low on resources due to Hurricane Sandy by brainstorming alternative ways to communicate, including hot spots and secure smartphone apps to share vital information about our clients and their needs. I conducted diagnostic and mental health assessments, clinical care, and ongoing treatment for patients ages 4 through 94.

Greater New York City Area

Provided vocational counseling and job search assistance for walk in population by conducting individual and group client meetings for youth and adults.Identified appropriate education and/or training opportunities for clients, facilitate referrals, and follow up.Conducted and/or participated in orientation and/or job readiness workshops.

Recruited and interviewed 'Bigs' (corporate adults) and 'Littles' (high school adolescents) for programs. Planed activities, managed and facilitated educational and mentoring groups of up to 30 people (15 matches). Wrote assessments, case notes, and program notes.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted individual counseling sessions with adolescent girls and boys.Co-facilitated psycho-educational groups with up to fifteen adolescent girls.

Master Of Science, Social Work, Advanced Generalist Practice And Programming

Social Work, Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming

Ba, Psychology, English

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Psychology Committee

Cognitive Therapy For Anxiety: Core 2

Cognitive Therapy For Depression And Anxiety: Core 1