Eneida Ocasio | 2024 Latina of Influence
Hispanic Lifestyle is pleased to honor licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Master of Social Work, and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in Training Eneida Ocasio as a Latina of Influence. Ms. Ocasio will be recognized for her leadership in our community during Hispanic Lifestyle’s Connecting Latinas of Influence | Bronx, New York to be held on September 24, 2024.
Eneida Ocasio is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in social work. Eneida earned her master’s in social work from New York University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Touro College of General Studies. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Master of Social Work, and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in Training. Her dedication to continuous learning is evident through her ongoing professional development and her current Notary Public license.
Eneida’s professional work experience spans a wide range of roles, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in social work: Employment Experience
- Integrity Social Work Services LLC: Independent contractor providing telehealth services to the geriatric population, offering psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge services using evidence-based modalities.
- La Casa De Salude: Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor administering biopsychosocial evaluations, psychotherapy and grief counseling, and arrange meetings with psychiatrists for medication management.
- Claremont Clinic: As a Social Worker, Eneida completes crisis interventions, advocacy, and brief counseling for children and adolescents, ensuring patient-centered care alongside primary care physicians.
- Puerto Rican Family Institute: Eneida served as a Psychotherapist, developing individualized treatment plans and advocating for patients in legal settings.
- Palladia Incorporated: Clinical Supervisor overseeing interdisciplinary team delivering intensive services to tenants in supportive housing and collaborating with child protective workers and preventive agencies.
- Cayuga Centers: Assists unaccompanied migrant children with psychotherapy and short-term interventions, highlighting her commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
- New Beginnings Community Counseling Center: Therapist/Clinician, providing psychotherapy for chemically dependent and dually diagnosed patients, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment options.
- Lincoln Hospital: In her role as a Social Worker, Eneida provides comprehensive psychosocial services, crisis intervention, and mental health support to patients while also training new social workers and reporting child abuse cases.
- Administration for Children’s Services: Served as a Child Welfare Specialist, representing families and children within foster care, managing legal petitions, and collaborating with family court staff and agencies to provide services to cases.
Eneida’s Community Impact……
A profound and measurable impact on the Bronx community, addressing critical social issues and promoting positive change. Eneida provides vital mental health support to underserved populations in the Bronx, offering psychotherapy, counseling, and crisis intervention, reducing the burden on emergency departments. Moreover, she advocates for vulnerable children and families, working to reunify families and ensure they receive the support needed to thrive including substance abuse treatment and counseling and referrals to treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction. Her community engagement and education: Raises awareness of mental health, child welfare, and substance abuse issues through hosting workshops, seminars, and outreach events, empowering community members with knowledge and resources. And finally, Eneida has been a huge advocate for systemic change advocating for policies and programs that address social issues and promote equity and justice, raising awareness of social justice issues and advocating for marginalized communities.
NOMINATION STATEMENT
In the heart of the Bronx, Eneida Ocasio stands as a beacon of empowerment and change, a testament to the transformative power of dedication and compassion. With over three decades of experience in social work, Eneida is not just a professional; she is an exemplary candidate for the Latina Woman of Influence Award. Throughout her career, Eneida has navigated various roles, each a testament to her versatility and expertise. Her impact extends beyond clinical settings. At Claremont Clinic, Eneida completes crisis interventions, advocacy, and brief counseling for children and adolescents, ensuring patient-centered care alongside primary care physicians. At Puerto Rican Family Institute, she advocates for patients in legal settings, developing individualized treatment plans as a Psychotherapist. Her role as a Clinical Supervisor at Palladia overseeing her interdisciplinary team she delivers intensive services to tenants in supportive housing. Eneida’s commitment to serving vulnerable populations is well documented. In her role at the Administration for Children’s Services, Eneida represents families and children within foster care, managing legal petitions, and collaborating with family court staff and agencies to provide services to cases. Her impact extends far beyond her professional roles. In the Bronx community, she has addressed critical social issues and promoted positive change. She provides vital mental health support, reducing the burden on emergency departments by offering psychotherapy, counseling, and crisis intervention. She advocates for policies and programs that address social issues and promote equity and justice, raising awareness of social justice issues and advocating for marginalized communities. To that end, Eneida Ocasio’s dedication to addressing critical social issues, providing essential services, and advocating for systemic change make her an outstanding candidate for the Latina Woman of Influence Award. Her remarkable achievements and passion for social work have positively impacted the lives of many in the Bronx and serve as an inspiration to all.
Michael A. Ocasio
