Nicole Devens, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

Queens, New York, United States

-Supporting expecting mothers and families in an OB/GYN clinic by collaborating with medical staff to promote healthy social emotional development and attachment between the parent(s) and child

Amityville, New York, United States

- Complete psychological assessments on involuntary and voluntary patientsWork the treatment team to develop individual treatment plans for each patient- Collaborated with each patient to develop an appropriate discharge plan including referral for outpatient services- Participate in family meetings and education

Queens, New York, United States

- Provide mental health consultation to school staff for two Head Start programs in Queens and Manhattan- Reflect with teachers and directors on their work in order to build on the teachers mental health capacities to manage classrooms and difficult behaviors. - Assist clients ages 0-5 and their families with behavioral health services using a variety of evidence-based models such as Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)… Show more - Provide mental health consultation to school staff for two Head Start programs in Queens and Manhattan- Reflect with teachers and directors on their work in order to build on the teachers mental health capacities to manage classrooms and difficult behaviors. - Assist clients ages 0-5 and their families with behavioral health services using a variety of evidence-based models such as Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Show less

Elmont, New York, United States

- Facilitated weekly group sessions on effective communication to families of children ages 0-3

New Hyde Park, New York, United States

- Work collaboratively with patients, families, other members of the Social Work department, nursing staff, medical providers, case management team, facilities and insurance to accomplish necessary tasks - Manage a caseload of patients - Complete assessments and provide referrals to patients and families upon discharge- Obtain insurance authorizations as needed- Participate in discussions regarding complex patient care and complex discharges

Bellmore, Ny

- Provide crisis-intervention counseling for current issues affecting youth and families- Answer hotline call from 1-800-SUICIDE, Child of Hope hotline, Huntington hotline, and Middle Earth hotline

Garden City, New York, United States

- Conduct comprehensive, relationship-based evaluations including a thorough social history, validated screening measures, and relational observations- Provide dyadic treatment to young children and their caregivers with the goal of facilitating a healthy, positive attachment and promoting healthy child and parent development- Collaborate with other agencies, such as daycare centers, early intervention providers, and pediatricians to meet the needs of families with various risk… Show more - Conduct comprehensive, relationship-based evaluations including a thorough social history, validated screening measures, and relational observations- Provide dyadic treatment to young children and their caregivers with the goal of facilitating a healthy, positive attachment and promoting healthy child and parent development- Collaborate with other agencies, such as daycare centers, early intervention providers, and pediatricians to meet the needs of families with various risk factors- Provide individual parent guidance to caregivers attending dyadic treatment in order to help reflect upon the dyadic work and explore/process their own history Show less

Hempstead, New York, United States

- Consult with doctors/families in well-visits regarding social-emotional development to gauge apt disposition for each family- Administer and score Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-SE2), Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS) and Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT-R/F) to families of children (infants through five years old)

Uniondale, New York, United States

- Work collaboratively with teachers regarding the needs of the children in their classroom to best facilitate a child’s learning- Provide individual play therapy for children identified with social-emotional and/or behavioral concerns by teachers, school personnel, and/or caregivers- Assist with referrals to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), as needed

Garden City, Ny

Provided academic and social support to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are transitioning from high school to college by improving skills in time management, executive functioning, social interactions and problem-solving

Westbury, Ny

- Assist clients living with mental illness to work towards independence through goals such as medication management, daily living skills, socialization and symptom management

- Assisted with the Kinship Caregiver Program (KCP) at the non-profit agency Leadership Training Institute. The KCP is nationally funded by Office of Children and Family Services.

Garden City, Ny

- Provided testing accommodations services and note-taking services to students with learning or other disabilities- Coordinated resources with professors and with the BRIDGES program to accommodate students on the autism spectrum

Fez, Morocco

Volunteered to teach English to students ages 10-24 in juvenile detention and local recreation centers. The students were primarily orphans and troubled youth, but also included college students looking to increase their vocabulary for the local job market.

Bellmore, Ny

- Earned EMT licensure in the State of New York- Administered first aid treatment to accident victims, provided life support care to heart attack patients, assessed the nature of illness and devised a plan of care on an immediate basis, and prepared patients for transport

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Activities and Societies: - Administrative Graduate Assistant (October 2017-December 2019): Collaborate with staff for professional.

Ms Infant Mental Health Developmental Practice, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Circle of Security Facilitator- Certified by Circle of Security, 2019 Infant Development Assessment (IDA).

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Research: Designed an experiment with the bioengineering department to determine the influence of increasing.