About Abby Maitland, LCSW, LISW-S
Licensure, Certifications and Trainings
LCSW NY, 2017, Current
LCSW NJ, 2017, Current with Supervision Designation and SIFI Certification in 2020
LISW-S, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work with Supervision Designation, Ohio 1988, updated 2013, Current
2011-Masters Level National Exam for Clinical Social Work passed with a 92%.
2011- M.S.W. Ohio State University Master of Social Work Program, Alpha Delta Mu Honor Society Member. Recipient of The Master's Endowed Scholarship Fund in Social Policy and Program Development
1988- B.A. Antioch College, Human Development- dual concentration in Social Welfare and International Studies. Studied peace and conflict resolution during Study Abroad in Israel and Palestinian Territories.
Certified Trainer/Phase 3 Clinician, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, 2012-current
Certified Trainer, Nurtured Heart Approach, 2020
Certified Facilitator Core Curriculum Childhood Trauma /CCCT (NCTSN), 2019
Certified Trainer in ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) Framework, 2021
Certified Trainer in Parent Project, 2017
EMDR Trained Clinician, EMDR HAP, 2019.
Certified CIT Officer and Public Health Officer, 2007-2010
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY OF SOCIAL SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Hunter College School of Social Work, NY, NY Jan. 2022 Instructor of Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma and Social Policy for MSW Program.
Member, Evaluation Advisory Group of the National Child Trauma Workforce Institute (NCTWI). 2021- Current. Develop and pilot evaluation tools to evaluate the long-term impact of the Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma on clinical and organizational trauma informed practices.
Adjunct Professor, Ramapo College School of Social Work, Mahwah NJ 2021-Current. Instructor of Adolescent and Childhood Development for MSW Program.
NMT Assessor/Consultant, Albany Counseling Services, Albany OH 2021-current. Clinical Reconstruction of ACE’s, Relational Health and current functioning for youth in Athens County Child Protective Services Care. Create Functional Brain Map/Metric through the NMT model to assess neurological disorganization and help identify developmentally appropriate interventions.
Certified NMT Trainer/Clinician, Neurosequential Network 2012-Current. Selected by CTA to provide intensive training and mentorship for phase 2 and 3 clinicians. Ongoing monthly mentorship of master level therapists, clinicians and trainers, through CTA in NMT (Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics). http://neurosequential.com
Senior Director Grant Development and Management, Care Plus NJ, Bergen County, 2022. Oversee the Grant Department with over 20 active grant funded programs including Federal, State, Regional and Local Grants. Completed 4 grant applications in first 6 weeks in the position with successful award from New Jersey Department of Labor declaring it was the best grant application they had read in years.
Interim Program Manager, Stop School Violence Prevention Program (STOP Grant), Care Plus NJ, Bergen County, 7/2021- 1/2022. Responsible for administrative grant implementation and trainings in partnership with Bergen County Prosecutors Office. Initiated adaption of implementing and marketing the program which led to growth of program by over 400% in less than 6 months.
Lead Trauma Trainer, Clinician, Care Plus NJ, Bergen County, NJ 2019-Current. Responsible for creating and implementing Trauma informed trainings for clinicians, community members, educators and students throughout Northern New Jersey. Provider of trauma informed supervision and case consultation as well as school clearances for youth in crisis.
Clinical Therapist, Div. Of Family Guidance- Bergen County, Hackensack NJ 2017-2018. Intensive specialized therapy for youth adjudicated of sexual offenses as well as trauma informed outpatient therapy services for adolescents and their family. Coordination with local juvenile justice and school system as well. Developed new 16-week group therapy program, created new program standards for safety planning of high risk events.
Clinical Therapist/On Call Supervisor, The Village Network, Mount Vernon OH 2012-2017. Outpatient and residential therapist providing trauma informed group, family and individual therapy for youth and adults. Member of Clinical Team for Knox County Juvenile Court/Mental Health Court. Responsible for on-call supervision of residential facility including all areas of facility operations, staffing, medication management, crisis stabilization, etc. Implement diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and training of staff and foster parents.
Clinical Therapist, Sex Offender Unit, Abraxas Youth and Family Services, Shelby OH 2011-2012. Development and implementation of all therapy services for high risk youth with sexual behavior problems in residential treatment program. Also responsible for staff training, and family/victim reunification services.
Juvenile Reentry Coordinator- Marion County Family Court, Marion OH 2010-2011. Implementation, development, policy and program development of new program for juveniles reentering the community from long term incarceration in collaboration with Ohio Supreme Court.
School Social Worker, Mt. Vernon City Schools, Masters Level Intern- Mt. Vernon OH 2010-2011.
Therapeutic Counseling, Kenyon College Counseling Ctr., Masters Level Intern Gambier OH 2010.
Manager, Juvenile Sex Offender Program- Behavioral Healthcare Partners Mt. Vernon OH 2007-2010. Facilitating group treatment, case management, and family teams for youth adjudicated of sexual offenses.
Crisis Intervention Specialist and Public Health Officer- BHP, Mount Vernon OH 2007-2010. Responsible for psychiatric hospitalization assessment and placement, emergency services, suicide assessments.
Manager, Juvenile Sex Offender Program. Behavioral Healthcare Partners Mt. Vernon OH 2007-2010. Facilitating group treatment, case management, and family teams for youth adjudicated of sexual offenses.
Crisis Intervention Specialist and Public Health Officer. BHP, Mount Vernon OH 2007-2010.Responsible for psychiatric hospitalization assessment and placement, emergency services, suicide assessments.