George J. Bistany LICSW Address: 11 Winding Hollow Road, Hudson, NH 03051 Ph: (603) 889-2860 Email: mswlicsw@comcast.net http://www.georgebistany.com http://www.georgebistany.net http://www.georgebistany.org EDUCATION: Sept. 1994 M.S.W. (Master of Social Work): Clinical Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups Boston University, Boston, MA May 1988 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts): Psychology Major, Philosophy Minor University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH EXPERIENCE: 2000 - 2002 LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL, Partial Hospitalization Program, Lowell, MA. The Partial Hospitalization Program offers a multi-modal menu of groups, case management, individual counseling, family intervention, and medication management. PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER Perform intake evaluations on referrals to program Provide Comprehensive Case Management Monitor & Influence Resource Utilization Participate in Quality Assurance Program Participate in Program Development Collaborate with Managed Care Companies for concurrent reviews & DC planning Assess psychological, social, and economic functioning of each patient Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plan Perform individual, couples, and family psychotherapy Lead group therapy & various didactic groups Collaborate with family and community supports to foster continuity of care Assist patient (& families) with referral to supports/resources Coordinate discharge planning Assist in ER and inpatient psychiatric unit coverage Provide clinical supervision to student intern 2000 - current PRIVATE PRACTICE, Nashua, NH. PSYCHOTHERAPIST Evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT Research strategies to initiate private practice Secure office space Market services (internet, business cards, and "networking") 1995 - 2000 OPTIMA (CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER & ELLIOT HOSPITAL), Manchester, NH. Comprehensive healthcare organization servicing Manchester, NH and surrounding region. PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (See previous descriptive for Lowell General Hospital) Service adult inpatient psychiatric units (voluntary, involuntary, & geriatric) Assist in Addictions Unit, PHP, ER, and outpatient psychiatry clinic MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Partner with Case Manager to expedite plan of care & facilitate resource management Assess psycho-social-economic functioning of patient when indicated Collaborate with medical team to expedite discharge planning Assist patient (& families) with referral to supports/resources Assist patient and family with Advanced Care Directives or Guardianship (if indicated) 1988 - 1995 BROOKSIDE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Nashua, NH. Mental health organization offering a spectrum of psychiatric and substance abuse services to adults, adolescents, and children. INTAKE SPECIALIST Receive crisis and referral calls Offer referrals based upon clinical, demographic, and financial variables CLINICAL EVALUATOR Evaluate client's bio-psycho-social history, current mental status, and needs Consult with physician, program director, insurance companies to formulate recommendation(s) Collaborate with client, family, and significant parties to finalize disposition 1993 - 1997 MILFORD REGIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES, Milford, NH. Non-profit, outpatient, mental health clinic offering affordable counseling to individuals, families, and groups. PSYCHOTHERAPIST (See previous descriptive for Private Practice) GROUP DEVELOPMENT Negotiated with school's guidance department for permission to initiate a support group Identified target population for group ("at risk" High School freshmen) Lead and co-lead weekly support group to increase self-esteem, connectedness, and social skills 1992 - 1993 GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, Intensive Partial Hospitalization program for the Dually Diagnosed (Psych & Sub. Abuse), Manchester, NH. The IPH Recovery Program offered a multi-modal menu of groups, case management, individual counseling, family intervention, and medication management. PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER (Comparable to previous descriptive for Lowell General Hospital) 1991 - 1992 MENTOR CLINICAL CARE, Woburn, MA. Provided physical and psychosocial rehabilitative services. CASE MANAGER / COORDINATOR Evaluate client's needs Develop multidisciplinary treatment plan Create tools to assess and chart client's progress Secure and coordinate delivery of treatment, services, and resources SUPERVISOR Schedule employees Monitor and evaluate employees' performance Train employees to deliver psychosocial and adjunctive therapies to client 1988 - 1988 COLUMBUS REHABILITATION, East Boston, MA. 1988 - 1989 CHRISTIAN HILL REHABILITATION, Lowell, MA. Both facilities (owned by New Medico) treated a mixed population of mentally ill, head injured, organic brain disordered, and geriatric residents. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR Monitor residents Counsel individuals Plan and run groups Document observations and interventions in record Guide community trips and recreational outings Professional Affiliations: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MA & NH (LICSW) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Since 09/93) Boston University School of Social Work Field Advisory Committee References (click on name for letter of reference): Robert Feder Georgelynn Wizner James Kegley |
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