Kwameisha Shabazz

Dedicated social worker with advanced clinical experience providing community-based and school-based mental health services to underserved populations. Demonstrates strong competency in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary collaboration within high-acuity settings.

Social Work Intern - Bronx ACT Team (ICL) - Bronx, NY

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Delivered community-based mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness within an ACT model
• Conducted in-home wellness assessments to monitor psychiatric stability and treatment adherence
• Navigated Medicaid, transportation, and food access systems to reduce barriers to care
• Utilized de-escalation techniques and coordinated emergency interventions during crises
• Collaborated in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case conferencing

Social Work Intern - Eagle Academy for Young Men

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided counseling support to adolescents addressing behavioral and emotional challenges
• Facilitated conflict mediation to improve communication and accountability
• Participated in interdisciplinary student support planning
• Completed mandated CPS reporting in compliance with ethical standards

Research Intern - McNair Scholars Program

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Conducted research on Autism in Pakistan with focus on cross-cultural mental health
• Presented findings at a national conference (University of New Mexico)

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Hunter College (2026-12)

Doctor of Social Work - Social Work - Capella University (2026-07)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Iona University (2024-12)

Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant - Everest College (2014-12)