Liam Aron
Social Worker
Jerusalem
Summary
I am a dedicated therapist with experience working with diverse populations. I am looking to expand my knowledge to better serve individuals with disabilities and disorders. I strongly believe in incorporating various psychological approaches and techniques during each therapy session to provide clients with a wide range of treatment options.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Intern
Jerusalem Therapy Center
09.2023 - Current
- Developed tailored treatment plans for clients with diverse mental health diagnoses, contributing to their overall recovery process.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, effectively identifying resources and interventions necessary for optimal support.
- Collaborated effectively with supervisory staff during case consultation meetings, leveraging expert input for improved patient care outcomes.
- Promoted positive behavioral change among clients through implementation of evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Social Work Intern
Yerushalayim Torah Academy
Jerusalem
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities
Division Head
Camp Yagilu
New York
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Organized and led team-building activities aimed at teaching crucial life skills and lessons, such as teamwork, self-awareness, and communication through the medium of survival skills and outdoor experiences.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and development across the division.
Research Intern
FueleEd
Houston, Texas
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Helped the company achieve its aim of training educators in emotional tools to build relationships with students using Attachment theory and the SEL (social and emotional learning) model
- Analyzed post-program interview data from teachers who took part in the attachment theory workshop to identify the areas of the program participants found most beneficial.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Jerusalem, Israel08.2024
Semicha - Rabbinical Studies
Yeshiva University Rabbincal School
New York/JerusalemJerusalem Life Coaching Institute
Jerusalem03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Yeshiva University
New York06.2020
Skills
Rapport Building
undefinedAccomplishments
- Chaplain Joseph Hoenig Memorial Award for Excellence in the Study of Psychology
- Wolstein Memorial Award for Excellence in the Study of Psychology
- Wrote an Honors thesis focused on examining the effect of mindfulness meditation on memory. https://repository.yu.edu/handle/20.500.12202/7891
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
Jerusalem Therapy Center
09.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Yerushalayim Torah Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Division Head
Camp Yagilu
06.2018 - 07.2018
Research Intern
FueleEd
06.2017 - 06.2017
Masters of Social Work -
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Semicha - Rabbinical Studies
Yeshiva University Rabbincal School
Jerusalem Life Coaching Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Yeshiva University
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