CHRISTENE LYNN SMART, LMHC
Mental Health in Nassau, NY

Columbia Memorial Hospital - Hudson, NY
Psychiatric Social Worker Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Program Director Veterans Industries - Albany, NY
Graduate Student Intern Columbia Greene Community College - Hudson, NY
Summer Youth Employment and Training Specialist

University at Albany - Albany, NY
Masters of Science University at Albany - Albany, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Highlights of Qualifications: Developed effective rehabilitative in-patient programming strategies including creation of plans of care for individuals diagnosed with varying degrees of acute mental illness. Strong knowledge of and experience working with mental health diagnoses (Axis I and II). Broad knowledge base of medical aspects of varying disabilities that may or may not be comorbid with psychiatric diagnoses. Effective in provision of both individual and group counseling to clients with substance abuse and MICA diagnoses. Efficiently networked with various units in hospitals and community agencies as part of comprehensive treatment team. Ability to execute effective counseling strategies for post-release incarcerated clients. Proficient in the compilation of clear, concise, effective case notes and other written materials. Successfully passed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensure exam 11/07/12 Certified New York State Screener