Rijo Raj

MSW graduate from Lehman College with 10 years of experience in the social services field providing compassionate, client-centered support to diverse populations. Currently pursuing New York State social work licensure, with a strong interest in serving older adults, particularly those experiencing mental health challenges. Skilled in case management, advocacy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Committed to improving client outcomes through ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based social work practice.

Student Intern MSW program - Mental Health Clinic JASA Bronx - Bronx, NY

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Wellness check and medication compliance on medication only for clients that are diagnosed with mental health challenges.
• Assist with the intake processes and schedule appointments
• Responsible for all the required risk assessments
• Facilitating Group Therapy & structured engagement at JASA OAC center
• Participating in outreach events for the mental health clinic
• Completed client's surveys based on the overall success of the program
• Providing individualized therapy sessions for the older adults.

Resident Service Provider - JASA Bronx - Bronx, NY

(2021-12 - 2024-09)

• to identify residents' needs, strengths, and barriers, particularly in the areas of health, mental health, mobility, and social support
• collaboration with residents to support their goals for independent living and improved well-being
• to ensure residents receive appropriate and timely services.
• to secure access to government benefits, housing assistance, medical services, and other entitlements
• coordinating with appropriate services to ensure resident safety and stability
• by providing emotional support, facilitating referrals for counseling or psychiatric services, and monitoring ongoing needs.
• to address topics such as nutrition, fall prevention, mental health awareness, and community safety.

Social Worker II - JASA Bronx APS - Bronx, NY

(2016-10 - 2021-12)

• Assessment for the vulnerable clients in the community that are at risk for eviction, abuse, neglect and home care who are mentally or physically impaired and facilitate their needs.
• Testify in court for clients that need Community Guardianship.
• Participate in the community outreach committee.
• Make referrals for the client in the community for mobile crisis, Meals on Wheels(MOW), home care and homebound services.
• Contact the local precinct to do a wellness check to ensure the client's safety or manage risks.

Waiver Service Provider - JCCA Bronx - Bronx, NY

(2015-08 - 2015-12)

• Ensure the timely and quality execution of services in child's Individualized Health Plan
• Collaborate with WSP Coordinator and Health Care Integrators to advance the achievement of established goals
• Document delivered services as required by the program

Research Assistant - Lebanon Hospital Bronx - Bronx, NY

(2015-03 - 2015-09)

• Provided prenatal support for pregnant women through Early Head Start program
• Facilitated Therapy with mothers on how to communicate with babies
• Attended monthly meeting with supervisor and co-workers to see the progress of the project

Social Work Internship - Soundview Academy Bronx - Bronx, NY

(2014-09 - 2015-05)

• Oversaw a caseload of 10 to provide individual and group counseling, developmental skills training to students lacking emotional support from families or learning disabilities
• Conducted functional assessments, weekly progress notes, treatment plans and termination plans
• Facilitated the knowledge of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with the consent of agency to withdraw students from substance abuse disorders
• Responded to the needs of the parents in a timely manner

Masters of Social Work - Social Work - Lehman College (2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work - Lehman College (2015-05)

Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences - Morrisville State College (2012-05)