The document provides a summary of Nicole Thomason's qualifications and experience. It outlines her education, obtaining a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University in 2012 and a Bachelor's in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. It then details her licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut and lists extensive training. The bulk of the document summarizes her work experience from 2012 to present as a Clinical Supervisor and previously as a Lead Clinical Therapist at NAFI, CT, providing in-home family services through an evidence-based model. It concludes with summaries of her previous social work experience from 2010-2012 at various organizations.

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