1. Lonnie Polsyn
polsyne@bellsouth.net 9319 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, FL 33322 954-610-0373
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Client-focused and compassionate Social Work and Counseling Professional with proactive, service-driven
approach reinforced by clinical experience. Keen understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and highly
responsive to widely varied needs and circumstances. Proven ability in assessing clients’ conditions and devising
individualized treatment plans.
Dedicated, resourceful professional experienced in building rapport and respect with children, adults, family
members, faculty, and industry specialists. Quick learner who enjoys challenges and works well both independently
and collaboratively in a team setting.
 Individual & Group Therapy  Case Management
 Treatment Planning  Client Relations & Education
 Psychological Assessment  Counseling Services
 Conflict Resolution  Progress Reporting
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Plan, manage, and provide leadership for counseling operations within non-profit child welfare and
behavioral health organization; counsel and provide weekly psychiatric services to approximately 11 clients
between the ages of 7–14.
• Key player in conducting cognitive behavioral therapy sessions for children and families. Work in
cooperation with clients, guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and multi-disciplinary team to create
individualized treatment plans; monitor and evaluate progress and oversee discharge planning.
• Continuously communicated with professional staff to ensure clients’ psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial
needs are consistently met. Assisted with short-term stabilization of individuals suffering from mental
illnesses and completed family interaction surveys, biopsychosocials, and mental health outcome measures.
• Facilitated psycho-education, dual-diagnosis, and process groups using solution-driven approach.
• Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with various community resources and maintain accurate
and confidential client documentation.
• Delivered individual and psycho-educational counseling services to clients coping with mental illnesses,
chemical dependence, HIV/AIDS, life skills, medication non-compliance, aggression, anger management,
and suicidal and homicidal ideation.
• Assessed clients’ needs within residential and day-treatment programs, utilizing Person-in-Environment
social work perspective.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Social Work: Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, 2010
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Relevant Courses: Integrating Psychodrama and the Creative Arts in Professional Practice, Experiential Techniques
to Deal with the Eating Disordered Client, Transitions of Care: Critical Issues for Social Work Intervention with
Older Adults, Incorporating Journaling and Poetry into Clinical Practice, Art Therapy and Spirituality, Principles of
Intuitive Living: A Roadmap to Full Recovery from an Eating Disorder, CPR and AED
Certifications: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Level 1, CPR,
Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS)

2. Elana Polsyn polsyne@bellsouth.net • 954-610-0373
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Camelot Community Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2011 to Present
In-Home Counselor
Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2010
MSW Internship (Behavioral Health Services)
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2010
Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Mitch Rosenwald, Associate Professor
Office of the Public Guardian, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009 to 2010
MSW Internship
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2009 to 2010
Graduate Assistant, Maria Teahan, Director MSW Program
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Macy’s, Miami, FL, New York, NY 1998 to 2009
Senior Buyer, FL (2001 to 2009)
Senior Buyer, NY (1998 to 2000)
Walt Disney World Attractions Merchandise Headquarters, Orlando, FL 1996 to 1998
Kid’s Product Manager
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Qualifacts, Lotus Notes, Quicken