Kathleen Rivera Lcsw

Kathleen Rivera, LCSW has an extensive work experience in the field of social work. Kathleen currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center since June 2021. Prior to their current role, they worked as the Senior Vice President of Care Management Services at JCCA from October 2006 to June 2021. Before that, they held the position of Director of Social Services at Lower West Side Household Services - and The Dennelisse - LHCSA from March 2005 to October 2006. Kathleen started their career as a Social Work Supervisor at Rehab Institute of New York in November 1999 and worked there until March 2005.

Kathleen Rivera, LCSW obtained their Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Hunter College. Kathleen later pursued a Master's degree in Social Work from the same institution. In terms of additional certifications, they completed the GMI Certified Mentor program through the Global Mentorship Initiative. Kathleen also holds a license as a Clinical Social Worker from the New York State Education Department. Kathleen has received training in various areas, including being a Mandated Reporting Trainer, a Parenting Skills Trainer from People Places, a Sanctuary Model Trainer from the Sanctuary Institute, and a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer from the Residential Child Care Project at Cornell.