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Anita E. Mohanty607-621-3423
1035 Anna Maria Dr. Apt. 138 Johnson City, NY 137903324 Frontgate Dr. Apt. 3 Greenville, N.C. 27834
Career Objective & Personal Statement
A compassionate licensed social worker committed to addressing the medical, financial, and civil right disparities faced by various oppressed populations. Utilized generalist advanced practice skills to help clients, families, and communities at the Micro, Mezzo, and Macro settings by adapting various treatment interventions to individualized client needs. Can benefit this agency with great enthusiasm and motivation to work individually and in team settings. Great at meeting deadlines, adhering to agency/state regulations, maintaining confidentiality and working ethically. Pursuing a career that is challenging and innovative allowing for creative, evidence-based interventions as well as allowing for appropriate supervision to obtain LCSW.
Employment2015 - 2016 Child Care Aid Cub Care Vestal, NY Enhanced social, emotional, & behavioral development for students aged 9 to 13 by developing
and implementing after school activities. Determined if students were in need of additional support services by completing social,
emotional and behavioral assessments. Continued to learn and advance skills regarding early childhood education and development by
attending and completing trainings.2011 – 2014
Family Life Specialist
Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference
Binghamton, NY
Reduced behavioral issues while residents were at home or in residential dorm by facilitating a life skills group for male residents aged 8 to 16 that focused on anger management, emotional regulation, and crisis management skills.
Evaluated interactions between family members and children during supervised family visits as well as peer interactions on dorm/school to inform social workers of areas of concern or improvements in order to implement appropriate interventions for both the family members and residents.
Built positive, trusting relationships with residents to increase their self-esteem and confidence by engaging them in fun recreational activities.
Promoted heathy eating by developing and leading a cooking club where residents learned how to cook various healthy meals.
2005 – 2010
Addictions Counselor
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca, NY
Determined treatment recommendations for clients and coordinated care with other human service providers by completing psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, referrals, and discharge plans.
Maintained positive relationships with referral agencies, families, co-workers, and other helping agencies by attending outreach and networking events, and by acting as the drug court liaison for Ithaca City Drug Court
Gained community support by participating in panel discussions that provided substance abuse information to the public.
Ensured that clients received up to date treatment interventions by researching, developing, and maintaining the Teen substance abuse group curriculum and by attending National Association of Social Work trainings.
Improved client treatment success rate by effectively teaching and utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic and, Narrative therapy interventions and techniques during weekly or bi-weekly group and individual sessions.
Ensured payment of services by obtaining initial and ongoing Medicaid or health insurance coverage approval for group and individual therapy.
Certifications/Licenses Certified in first aid & CPR. Obtained Licensure for Masters of Social Work 3/2/16 Profession: LMSW. License #: 097247.
Anita E. MohantyEducation
Anita E. Mohanty607-621-3423
1035 Anna Maria Dr. Apt. 138 Johnson City, NY 137903324 Frontgate Dr. Apt. 3 Greenville, N.C. 27834
8/2012-12/ 2015 Masters of Social Work Binghamton
UniversityBinghamton, NY
Licensure obtained 2/24/165/ 2015 – 12/2015
United Way of Broome County
Binghamton University Vestal, NY
Accomplishments: Field Placement II MSW Program
Completed data analysis and presented a proposal on best practice and implementation strategies for a volunteer reading program focused on improving literacy & reading skills in young children.
Devised asset maps and asset inventories for two school districts in Endicott, NY in order to identify potential stakeholders and resources to initiate collaborations for change.
Promoted community involvement by holding community conversations to create opportunities for community members to become aware of and empowered to address community concerns and to share/hear different perspectives.
Researched and developed a set of guidelines, practices, and evaluation measures to ensure that volunteers and committee/board members make funding decisions ethically.
Participated in various community outreach events.
Summer 2014 Johnson City Promise Zone
Binghamton University
Johnson City, NY
Accomplishments: Field Placement 1 MSW Program Summarized needs assessment information and submitted this data to Promise Zone Staff
members and professors. Mentored and provided emotional and social support to students. Participated in the program development process for the first Johnson City High School Promise
Zone summer arts camp for at risk students by recommending and leading activities for the camp.
Trained and supervised older high school students and undergraduate interns to be mentors for younger campers.
Secured donations from local businesses to fund camp activities. Assisted students in developing a professional twitter account to document camp activities, goals
for the day, and accomplishments to share camp activities in a professional, appropriate manner. Created a vision board to illustrate the purpose and goals of the Johnson City Promise Zone.2003-2005 GPA:3.9
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Broome Community College
2001-2003 GPA 3.0
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Binghamton University
Major Academic and Work Achievements Analyzed data to determined best practice & implementation strategies for volunteer reading
programs to improve literacy & readings skills in young children. Incorporated them with the unique needs of the target population to devise a volunteer reading program for the United Way of Broome
Anita E. MohantyCounty.
Designed a Facebook page for those serving children aged 0-5 years with information to optimize the classroom environment for learning and activities that enhance social, emotional, & behavioral development. Facebook Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/nurturingkidsbc
Served on educational and community panels that advised and addressed concerns regarding addiction and substance use issues.
Developed and implemented the Teen Substance Abuse Group Curriculum to meet agency and client needs.
Designated as the Ithaca City Drug Court liaison and attended team meetings to discuss client progress and/or areas of concern.
Assisted in diversity and cultural competence training in order for administrative meeting to better meet the needs of students and their families.
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