Jenny Lozano-Rivera,MSW, LCSW

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EDUCATION

2011: Master of Social Work, Monmouth University, W. Long Branch NJ

1999: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ 

LICENSE

2013: New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License No: 44SC05550200)

ACREDITATIONS

2020: Introduction to immigration Evaluations from Immigration Evaluation Institute

2020: Physicians for Human Rights Asylum Clinic Certificate Training

2019: Seminar in Field Instruction to Supervise MSW Interns Certificate

2018: Weill Cornell Medical College Forensic Asylum Certificate Training

2016: Certificate in Clinical Supervision to Supervise LSW for Clinical Hours

2014: Certificate Instructor for Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Care

2013: New Jersey Children's System of Care Needs Assessor Certificate for  Biopsychosocial Needs Assessments 

Bilingual Counseling Services, LLC, Owner 

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Psychological   Evaluations for Immigration. LSW Supervision Individual and Family therapy.

In Home, In Community Counseling. Bio Psychosocial Needs. Assessment for Children System of Care. Observe family interactions and dynamics. Decrease frequency of  problem behaviors through behavioral modification, cognitive behavioral   techniques, and help guide parents in effective disciplining techniques. Develop and implement treatment strategies though treatment plans and reviews. Record progress of clients and families and provide family intervention.

Hackensack Meridian Health 

Manager, Mental Health

Responsible for the oversight of operations, mental health workers, and behavioral health technicians for the Emergency Department Mental Health at Palisades Medical Center. Review clinical documentation including patient charts, statistics, and reporting. 

Trucare Counseling Services, LLC

Consultant, Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Bio-Psychosocial Needs Assessments for Children System of Care. Observe family interactions and dynamics and work to decrease frequency of problem behaviors through referral and linkages. 

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County 

Consultant, Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Bio-Psychosocial Needs Assessments for Children System of Care. Observe family interactions and dynamics and work to decrease frequency of problem behaviors through referral and linkages. 

Care Plus New Jersey 

Clinical Program Manager-School Based Services 

Individual counseling, school clearance assessments, working with youth on social skills, conflict resolution, mindfulness, anger management, and stress management. Collaborations with the school personnel, community outreach to engage youth and families, case management and coordination, and partnerships with child study teams as needed. 

Program Manager-Children's Mobile Response & Stabilization Services

Planning, directing, and supervising both clinical and administrative staff to ensure that they provide immediate therapeutic mobile crisis services to youth and their families in the community on a 24/7-hour basis. Successfully achieves departmental goals and/or objectives within prescribed time frame. 

Clinical Supervisor: Partnership for Children 

Supervises clinical staff to ensure that they provide community mental health services to children and their families in accordance with PFC Program regulations, standards and/or requirements.  

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

Director Of Community Support Services 

Responsible for the oversight of clinical operations of the program and staff. Provide supervision for all program staff. Review all clinical documentation and ensure 95% quality and accuracy on daily paperwork and client charts. Provide support to all staff to ensure client needs are met. Review and Implement new CSS guidelines according to DMHAS Regulations. Work closely with IME to authorize Individual Rehabilitation Plans

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

Clinical Coordinator Supportive Housing Programs 

Responsible for the   oversight of clinical operations of the program and staff. Provided supervision   for all program staff. Review all clinical documentation and ensure 95% quality and accuracy on daily paperwork and  client charts. Provided support to   all staff to ensure client needs are met.

In Home Licensed Counselor  

Worked with Youth diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities along with their parents to educate, advocate, and assist with repetitive behavior, difficulty with basic communication, social delays, and unusual reactions to every day changes. Role plays and role modeling were done as a form of teaching youth different  skills to control anger management and frustrations, stress reductions, social skills development, and problem solving skills. Some role playing was  also done to motivate daily living skills and tasks of personal hygiene. Provide assessment of   behavioral needs to children. Observe family interactions and dynamics. Decrease frequency of problem behaviors through behavioral modification, cognitive behavioral   techniques, and help guide parents in effective disciplining techniques. Develop and implement treatment strategies though treatment plans and review. Record progress of clients and families and provide family intervention.

Case Manager for DYFS Wrap Around Program 

Provided case-management to all referred families for a minimum of a four-month period in order to stabilize   the family crisis. Provided services in family’s homes or at locations most convenient for the families. Offered guidance and   advocacy to the clients referred.

Bilingual Family Resource Worker for the Red bank Resource Network 

Provided information and referral   to all clients. Created linkages with vital social   services for clients. Offered guidance and advocacy to clients. Assisted in filling out forms and applications for all clients.

Supportive Housing Social Worker for the Partners in Independence Program

Provided assessments and service planning; varying degrees of service intensity based on the consumer's changing needs. Provided individualized treatment  Services in the consumer's home environment. Offered guidance and   advocacy to the clients referred. Linkage to community services such as psychiatric, social service and medical care as indicated on the individualized recovery plan.

CPC Behavioral   Healthcare

Case Manager for Integrated Case Management Services, ICMS  

Linkage to community services such as psychiatric, social service and medical care as indicated on the individualized recovery plan. Coordination of care by partnering with the consumer's family and/or significant others. Offered family education and support. Offered medication education to clients.

The Resource Center for Women and their Families 

Counselor and group Facilitator for the Safe families Program 

Provided clients with knowledge   and understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse. Advised clients about Power and Control, Cycle of Violence, setting a healthy boundary, healthy relationship, self-esteem and warning signs. Offered validation of their experiences in their domestic violence relationship.

Bilingual Legal Advocate/Case Manager for Domestic Violence Court Program  

Provided direct support and assistance to clients. Assisted with paperwork for domestic violence protective orders and criminal charges and referrals to the appropriate resources, i.e. law enforcement, the County Prosecutor, a municipal court judge, clerk offices, and victim services and compensation. Advocated on behalf of clients with courthouse personnel.