Deborah Summers is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in counseling, crisis management, and treatment planning. She has worked in various settings including substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, and non-profits serving individuals with mental illness or those involved in the criminal justice system. Her experience includes providing individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and facilitating stress counseling programs.

1. Deborah Summers, LMSW
646-498-2976 debsumnyr@yahoo.com
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Compassionate clinical social worker, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals by assisting them in
achieving their highest level of independent living.Expert in cultivating rapport with clients, working to
design a best-fit treatment plan for each person.
Able to see clients as individuals with unique needs, not carbon copies with rigid treatment plans.
Strong social work background and passion for helping others.
Core Competencies:
Advocacy  Human Relations  Staff Training  Suicide Prevention  Crisis Management
Outcome Reporting  Client Assessment  Court Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Daytop Villiage Inc. ·2014-current
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor
Provides behavioral counseling and education to a mandated substance abuse population through
individual and group sessions. Responsible for development of treatment plans that reflect an
understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive and psychosocial
needs and specific diagnosis. Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions,
FEMA/FOH·2012-2013
Stress Counselor
Through a contract with Magellan/Federal Occupational Health, provided supervision, stress counseling,
crisis management, short-term consultation and job coaching skills to over 2,000 FEMA Workers at the
New York Joint Field Office. Conducted stress counseling. Conducted presentations on Wellness, Stress
Management, Resiliency, and Vicarious Trauma. Conducted solution focused Short -term therapy. Made
referrals to EAP as needed. Assessed stress levels of Workers at FEMA centers. Coached FEMA workers
on how to interact with Hurricane Sandy Victims. Provided management consultations to supervisors
about stress counseling.
Key Accomplishments:
 Coordinated and delivered counseling services to FEMA workers at Disaster Recovery Centers in
Brooklyn, Rockaways, Staten Island and Westchester County, in addition to Joint Field Offices.
Collaborated with other departments of FEMA and with top administration officials concerning stressors
that workers faced at the Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA Centers. Compiled data, completed daily
and weekly reports for supervisors at FOH/Magellan. Performed trend analysis. Generated weekly
Wellness Letter for FEMA employees and participated in Wellness Committee.
EPISCOPAL SOCIAL SERIVES CENTER2011-2012
Mental Health Therapist (2012)
Provided mental health services to children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs.Provided
assessments, individual and group, family and play therapy with a trauma focus lens.
Key Accomplishments:
Provided mental health management. Developed initial and quarterly treatment plans. Provided crisis
intervention sessions. Assessed need for Substance Abuse counseling. Communicated evaluations,
reports with medical and psychiatric staff, program staff, foster parents and outside agencies.
Family Worker (2011-2012)

2. Worked with families to advert foster care placement of children. Provided casework counseling, assess
family needs and made outside source referrals as needed. Conducted home visits to monitor child safety
and family needs.
Key Accomplishments:
Helped clients to plan and accomplish strength based goals and develop independence. Produced variety
of reports tracking progress and detail events and treatment outcomes.Conducted Family Treatment
Conferences. Fac ilitated Parenting and Children’s groups.
Deborah Summers, LMSW
646-498-2976 debsumnyr@yahoo.com
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LONG ISLAND JEWISH HOSPITAL – FAR ROCKAWAY TREATMENT CENTER2009-
2010
Social Work Intern
Evaluated types of patients and treatments (co-occurring disorders or substance abuse) and determined
length of care needed to successfully complete the program and meet court and legal requirements.
Helped clients to plan and accomplish goals based on their strengths. Produced a variety of reports to
track progress and to detail events and treatment outcomes.Direct weekly breathalyzer and toxicology
tests.
Key Accomplishments:
Oversaw weekly groups: Relapse Prevention, Chemic al Dependenc y, Women’s Group, Case Load, Anger
Management, Family Issues, and Community Meeting.
FAMILY CENTER/BEDFORD STUYVESANT FAMILY SERVICES2008-2009
Social Work Intern
Assessed category of client allocations for individuals and families, children, and adults.Evaluated types of
patients, treatments, and length of care. For referred clients, oversaw home outreach. Supported clients
with variety of needs via weekly family sessions. Coordinated monthly and bi-monthly home visits. Aided
clients in planning goals based on their strengths for better possibility of successful completion. Created a
variety of reports to track progress and to detail events and treatment outcomes.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES2008
Social Work Intern
Wrote reports and completeddocumentation for court appearances. Helped clients plan and accomplish
goals during their time in the program. Observed client school attendance while they were in the
program.Directed the required urinalysis for clients.
UNITY HOUSE2002-2008
Case Manager III (2004-2008)
Participated in ongoing interactions with clients for this nonprofit association serving adults with severe
and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring disorders.Gave supportive counseling while adhering
to the agenc y’s servic e philosophy and mission.Worked with three to four clients.Created a weekly service
plan for clients to encourage progress toward goals and aspirations. Documented progress and wrote final
outcome reports. Supported and guided clients in their journey to independence.
Key Accomplishments:
Performed training in problem solving and crisis intervention techniques. Focused on reduction of
psychiatric hospitalizations. Created service plans and completed treatment plans to reduce medical
complications and hospitalizations. Worked with critically/chronically ill clients to help improve quality of
life.Prepared clients for independent living.
Counselor III (2002-2004)

3. Participated in ongoing interactions with clients.Gave supportive counseling while adhering to the agenc y’s
service philosophy and mission. Supported and guided clients in their journey to independence.
Key Accomplishments:
Performed training in problem solving and crisis intervention techniques.Focused on reduction of
psychiatric hospitalizations. Created service plans and completed treatment plans to reduce medical
complications and hospitalizations.Prepared clients for independent living.
Deborah Summers, LMSW
646-498-2976 debsumnyr@yahoo.com
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HEARTLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL2000-2002
Team Leader of II South (18-bed Sex Offender Unit)
Cared directly for eighteen sex offenders from ages ten to eighteen.Documented all incidents and
restraints.Supervised unit staff, coordinated schedules and facilitated weekly team meetings. Responsible
for training staff during orientations, including helping Director of RTC execute a new Courage to Change
sex offender program. Curated petty cash and allowances.Planned weekly outings for the youths.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed Positive Peer Culture groups for the youths and trained staff in maintaining program.
Prior to 2000, worked as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Residential Treatment and
Director of Social Work at Heartland Behavioral Health Hospital.Also served as Youth Care Worker for
Youth Corrections.
EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT
Licensed Masters of Social Work, New York
Masters of Social Work, Hunter College School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University at Albany
Guest Speaker at Wagner College, New York
Sign Language Center, New York (ongoing)
Associate in Applied Science, Marketing Management/Small Business Management,
Aim Community College
TRAINING
Life Space Crisis Intervention  Constructive Anger Management  Communication Skills
Performance Improvement Process and Team Training (QA)  Victim Advocacy
Bonding and Attachment Issues  Deviant Sexual Behavior
Seven Challenges (Drug and Alcohol Abuse)  Borderline Personality Disorder  CPR  First Aid
VOLUNTEER WORK
Crime Victims and Sexual Assault Center, Volunteer