Janine Groman
Scituate
Summary
Compassionate, Professional and Dedicated Clinical Mental Health Therapist with proven expertise supporting clients though a wide range of social and emotional life challenges. Highly trained in therapeutic modalities and evidenced- based practices helping clients work through depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain and other mental health challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Hampstead Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided direct and indirect social work servies to adolescent and adult patients and their families, to include: case management, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, aftercare planning short-term counseling and facilitated family meetings.
- Provided Drug and Alcohol counseling and psychoeducational on Adult Unit.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Diagnosed clients for admissions by using DSM-V criteria and documented for admission and staff Psychiatrist review.
- Provided consultation to collateral outpatient providers, residential programs, and schools as needed.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
CASA Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocate Of New Hampshire
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Advocated for best interest of abused and neglected children in court and other settings.
- Gathered information, reviewed documents and records, interviewed children, family members and professionals in their lives.
- Communicated and visited with children, social workers, parents and assigned guardians about daily activities, behaviors and any presented issues on monthly basis to monitor their well being and case plan. Provided detailed written documentation of these meetings.
- Recommended services and monitored case plans and court orders.
- Participated in Court hearings and provided testimony.
- Monitored case progress and reported to Program Director.
- Worked with children until case was closed.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, teachers and doctors for treatment purposes.
MSW Clinical Practicum
Oakwood Hospital-Merriman Center
12.1996 - 01.1998
- Therapist in outpatient setting. Caseload included individuals, couples, groups and Families.
- Provided assessment, formulations, treatment planning, progress notes, process notes and termination to clientele of various ages and cultures.
- Co-facilitated dual diagnosis group.
- Observed Master and Doctorate level therapists in practice with ongoing cases.
- Attended weekly meetings as active member of new program "face to face," developed as intensive outpatient program for children with ADHD.
- Participated in Utilization review.
- Prepared and presented cases to agency colleagues.
- Collaborated with school teachers advocating for clients and their families.
- Consulted with agency social workers, Psychologists and Psychiatrists as part of multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Leading Ight Behavioral Health, Inc
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Emmanual College
Boston, MA05.1992
Skills
- PRT Certified(Pain Reprocessing Therapy)
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Evidenced-based Treatment modalities
- Multicultural Competence
- Documentation effciency
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Positive patient experiences
Professional Development
Freedom from chronic pain Practitioner Training Course beginning in October 2021.
- Led by Professor Howard Schubiner MD, FACP and Hal Greenham, Somatic Psychotherapist BSc (Psych), BA, Radix BCP
- Pain Neuroscience education, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy.
- Continuing education and professional development credits.
- Cutting edge pain neuroscience
- Evidence based diagnosis of neural pathway pain syndromes and exclusion of structural causes
- Practical treatment techniques to include: Pain reprocessing therapy 1-Graded exposure and desensitization, Pain reprocessing therapy 2-Mindfulness and somatic tracking.
- Meeting and defusing defense protectors
University of Michigan Professional Education, EMDR 12 Instructional hours. 1998
The Cenaps Corporation, The Center for Applied Science, Novi MI 1999.
Completed 20 hours of motivational recovery counseling consisting of Brief Therapy for Relapse prevention for chemical dependency.
University of New Hampshire Department of Social work and Family Strength. Presented by Dr. Fredrick G. Reamer. 2000
Completed six category 1 continuing education credits in ethics. "Ethical practice across the life span: Work with Children, Adolescents and Elders."
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers, Member (NASW).
- Massachusetts LCSW, Masters ASWB. 2021
- Massachusetts LICSW, Clinical ASWB, 2024
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Leading Ight Behavioral Health, Inc
09.2021 - 01.2024
Clinical Social Worker
Hampstead Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2016
CASA Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocate Of New Hampshire
03.2012 - 09.2016
MSW Clinical Practicum
Oakwood Hospital-Merriman Center
12.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Emmanual College
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