1. Nicole Thomason, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
18 Hayes Dr. Milford, CT 06460
T: (203) 915-2948
E: nicolethomason1@gmail.com
Education
Fordham University
Westchester, NY
Master’s in Social Work
Client Centered Management, May 2012
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
Bachelor’s in Social Work
Dean’s List, Academic Excellence, and Cum Laude
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Connecticut 008864
Advanced Trainings
MST 5 Day Training, 11/2012-
11/2012
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 1/2013
Working with Parents with Cognitive
Limitations, 4/2013
Motivational Interviewing, 5/2013,
10/2015
Suicide Prevention, 7/2013, 8/2015
Abuse and Risk Management, 1/2014
Substance Abuse, 6/2014
Leadership and Supervisor 3 Day
Training, 9/2014
Billing and Documentation, 2/2015
CPR, First Aid 3/2015
Substance Abuse Treatment Planning
& Interventions, 5/2015
Using the DSM V, 6/2015, 11/2015
Beyond 3%, Strategies for Driving and
Evaluating Employee Preformance,
10/2015
Committee Work:
Performance Quality Indicator Committee (June 2013-Present)
Workforce Development Committee (February 2015- Present)
Limited English Proficiency Committee (March 2015- Present)
Social Work Experience
NAFI, CT inc.
Farmington, CT
Clinical Supervisor January 2015 – Present
Initiated monthly stakeholder meetings to increase communication and collaboration
with referral sources
Conduct interviews for potential employees
Revised interview process to tailor assessments to specific needs of the program
Train new clinicians in program operations, MST model, and clinical interventions
Receive and triage referrals, maintaining weekly communication with referral sources
Complete biopsychosocial assessments to assess appropriatness for the program
Collaborate with consultant to ensure the services being provided maintain fidelity to
the model
Facilitate clinical and administrative supervision to clinicians individually and as a
group
2. Assess clinician documentation to ensure documentation is timely and meets medical
necessity
Analyze clinician treatment outcomes and productivity
Complete and monitor quarterly clinician development plans and annual evaluations
Prepare bi-annual plans to improve program outcomes
Provide quality assurance through regular audits of records and monitoring multiple
reports
Participated in the development and implemenations of policies and procedures
through bi-weekly leadership meetings
Supported programs through transitions with leadership for both NAFI, CT and NAFI,
RI
Faciliate agency training for reporting child abuse and neglect
Lead Clinical Therapist; Multi-Systemic Therapy October 2012- January 2015
Provided intensive in-home family services through an evidenced based model for
youth aged 12-18 who are at risk for placement in residential treatment or detention
Utilized clinical interventions including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
Completed biopsychosocial assessments to identify needs of the clients individually
and within the family, school and community
Developed Medicaid compliant, comprehensive treatment plans to address problems
with behaviors such as substance abuse, truancy, verbal and physical aggression
Completed suicidal, homicidal and depression assessments as indicated
Collaborated with clinical supervisor and medical director to diagnose clients
Coordiated with collateral resources to provide necessary services to address needs
within the community
Completed authorization requests to bill through state insurance
Assisted in the development of an internship program for the New Haven, MST Team
Supervised masters level, social work intern
Facilitated group supervision and consultation in absence of supervisor
Assisted with interviews for potential employees
Parent Child Resource Center
Derby, CT
Clinician and Inquiry Assistant May 2012 – September 2012
Provided individual therapy to children in the Child Guidance Clinic
Responded to inquiry calls
Maintained inquiry log
Answered questions from potential clients regarding available services
Monitored waiting list
Social Work Intern September 2011 – May 2012
Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans
Provided individual therapy and case management to children with behavioral and
emotional disturbances and their families
Utilized Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Treatment
Participated in ARC training and FAST certification
Facilitated social skills group and expanded previously developed curriculum
Actively recruited families in the community to participate in programs
Conducted home visits
Served on the Outreach Committee and Leadership Team
Created marketing materials for program expansion
Participated in meetings with grant funders to ensure the program was meeting standards
3. St. Joseph’s Manor
Trumbull, CT
Social Services June 2010 – January 2011
Provided case management for short term and long term residents
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning
Advocated for resident’s rights
Enforced quality customer care
Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings with patients and family members
‘R Kids Family Center
New Haven, CT
Social Work Intern September 2008 – May 2009
Assisted in the facilitation of support groups for mother’s going through reuinification
process with Department of Children and Families
Assisted in the management of cases through the Reconnecting Families Program
Coordinated events for clients and their families
Participated in Legal Advocacy training