Jenna Shersky is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York with over 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. She currently works for Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families conducting assessments and linking clients to services. Previously, she worked at Lindner Center of HOPE providing assessments, therapy, and discharge planning. She has a BSW and MSW from the University of Cincinnati and is licensed in both New York and Ohio.

1. Jenna Shersky, LMSW
29 Leonard Place
Delmar, NY 12054
Phone: (513) 600-5783
Email: jshersky@yahoo.com
Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State
To contribute energy to a team while advocating on behalf of an organization and their clients as a
Licensed Master Level Social Worker.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families- Albany, New York
July 2015-Current
Co-located Social Worker in the Child Protective Unit to assist Caseworkers with the early identification of mental
health, substance use and/or developmental concerns, and also begin the intervention process pending linkage to
appropriate community services.
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State
• Responsible for the development of this newly established role, as part of an approved 2-year grant through
the NYS Office of Mental Health.
• Clinical screening conducted within the home environment through the use of various assessment tools.
• Assist the client and/or the family in determining appropriate community resources and offering brief
therapy interventions pending linkage.
• Ensure collaboration with the Early Intervention Screening Program to meet CAPTA guidelines.
• In collaboration with the Child Protective Caseworker, assess the placement needs of children and
determine whether needs can best be met in a respite, foster home, group home, or an institution.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments within the client’s home environment.
• Psychoeducational services provided on an on-going basis during case consultation with Caseworkers and
within the client’s home environment.

2. Lindner Center of HOPE, Sibcy House Adult Residential Program- Cincinnati, Ohio
August 2012-December 2014 (August 2012-April 2013 Master’s Level Field Placement)
Social Worker involved in the comprehensive diagnostic assessment within an intensive residential setting for
adults struggling with mental health and substance use concerns. Within this setting, there is the availability of
various treatment programs ranging from acute crisis care to the less intensive wellness visits.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Ohio
• Member of the comprehensive diagnostic clinical team within Sibcy House and Lindner Center of HOPE
reviewing all specifics of each client case.
• Conduct and prepare biopsychosocial assessments to provide input to the interdisciplinary team.
• Formulation, development, and implementation of treatment plans.
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• Planning and managing services to meet treatment goals.
• Coaching and brief supportive therapy offered to clients and their families.
• Comprehensive discharge planning, beginning at the early portion of treatment.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions specializing in the areas of shame and guilt resolution.
• Social work interventions including: crisis intervention, individual and family sessions, psycho-education,
dialectical behavioral and cognitive therapy.
• Collaborate with various residential treatment programs across the country and with various
Interventionists and Educational Consultants.
• Refer clients to various treatment programs internally and externally, ensuring a smooth transfer of care.
• Utilize Avatar for charting and tracking of clients.
• Weekend coverage and support offered to the acute psychiatric units within Lindner Center of HOPE.
Talbert House, 281-CARE - Cincinnati, Ohio

3. April 2008-December 2011
Cincinnati area crisis assistance line, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Crisis Call Support
• Provide assistance to suicidal callers and those in crisis situations.
• Manage incoming calls for Lifeline subscribers in the tri-state area.
• Provide back-up support for various organizations on a 24-hour basis.
• Contact area advocates for those victim of sexual assault.
• Documentation and charting through CATT and EPIC.
Selected Achievements:
• Selected by the University of Cincinnati to be one of twenty students in their Advanced Standing Masters
Program. Graduated with high academic honors from the University of Cincinnati.
• Master’s level field placement completed within Lindner Center of HOPE and Sibcy House, and then asked to
become a key component of their diagnostic treatment team immediately after graduation.
• Key member in the expansion and development of the new Sibcy House which opened in March of 2014.
• Regular recognition within the Lindner Center of HOPE newsletter based on feedback from clients, key
stakeholders, and from those within the organization (documents available).
• Possesses communication and interpersonal skills that lead to building rapport with clients, their families,
and with peers.
• Volunteer involvement at various Cincinnati, Ohio organizations including the Battered Women’s Shelter and
Fernside Center for Children.
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Previous Positions Prior to 2011:
Mercy Clermont Hospital – Cincinnati, Ohio
Psychiatric Unit Setting
Field Placement
Fifth Third Bank - Cincinnati, Ohio
Corporate building downtown
Executive Assistant
ProSource - Cincinnati, Ohio
Copier Dealership

4. Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
BSW, Bachelor of Social Work, Cum Laude University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
MSW, Master of Social Work, Magna Cum Laude University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
LSW, Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio March of 2013
LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State January of 2015
*Completion of Advanced Clinical Level Social Work Exam with the ASWB January of 2014