Social Worker Expert Witnesses in Vermont

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Social worker expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including child welfare, mental health, family law, and elder care. Some of the most common specialties include abuse and neglect, custody evaluations, mandated reporting, and psychosocial assessments. They can opine on the effects of trauma, family dynamics, institutional practices, and service delivery on vulnerable populations.

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This experienced social worker and city employee held Director roles in the City of New York Administration for Children's Services for over 14 years. She was the Director of Supervision and Case Practice Improvement and then the Director of the Office of Preventive Family Team Conferencing before leaving government leadership in 2013. The expert has a master's in Social Work from NYU and previously worked as a legal aid social worker.

    Independent Consultant

    Master of Social Work (MSW), New York University

    Baldwin,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $350/hr

    This child welfare industry executive has over 25 years of social services experience, including 15 years in leadership roles at foster care agencies. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University and her M.S.W from Smith School for Social Work; she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She began her career as a Social Worker and Supervisor and then joined Green Chimneys Children's Services as the Director of Social Services. From 1999 until 2004, the expert was the Director of Foster Home Services & Adoption and a Vice President at Jewish Child Care Association, in charge of the foster care division. The expert later served as JCCA's Senior Vice President of Foster Home & Residential Services and completed her career as the Assistant Executive Director at Good Shepherd Services, where she rolled out a new foster care program and oversaw a $12 million budget from 2011 until retiring in 2014.

    Consultant, Independent Child Welfare Industry Consulting

    Master of Social Work (MSW), Smith College School for Social Work

    Hancock,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This well-credentialed, experienced expert earned her B.A. from Ohio University, her Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University, and her Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Hunter College School of Social Work of the City University of New York. The expert has worked extensively in the public sector, with government roles including the Director of the Office of Adolescent Services for the New York City Human Resources Administration, the Interim Commissioner of the Child Welfare Administration, and an appointed Member of the Mayor's Commission on the Foster Care of Children. At NYU, she was previously the Chair of the Social Welfare Programs and Policies area. She is also a consultant reviewer for the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families and previously held many faculty appointments, including as Director and Chair of the Westchester Social Work Education Consortium.

    Associate Professor (ret), A Private University in NY

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), City University of New York

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $125/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BA in Forensic Psychology and her MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. She went on to receive her MSW from Hunter College and her MPhil and PhD in Social Welfare from the City University of New York. She is a certified field instructor and rape crisis counselor and a licensed clinical social worker. She has over 15 years of clinical and research experience in social work and has published over 12 journal articles and reports on various topics in social work, including youth criminal offenders. She formerly served as a forensic examiner for the Pasadena Juvenile Court and as an assistant professor and interim director of field education at California State University, Los Angeles. She currently serves as the director of field education for a social work school in NY.

    Director of Social Work Field Education, A Major University in NY

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), City University of New York

    Garden City,

    New York

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  • This expert has over 20 years of experience in social work. He earned his BA in economics from Hamilton College and his MSW from Columbia University. He also completed several certificate programs, including a graduate certificate in social work administration and an executive certificate through the Institute of Not-For-Profit Management at Columbia University. This expert has completed numerous professional development courses as well, including trauma systems therapy and therapeutic crisis intervention. He serves as a child/volunteer protection advocate board member for the Briarcliff Youth Soccer Club and volunteered with the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies as the foster boarding home committee co-chair and as part of the Medicaid managed workgroup. Much of his career was spent working for the Jewish Child Care Association, where he served as a social worker, unit director of the Edenwald Residential Treatment Center, and foster home services director and senior vice president. Currently, this expert serves as the executive vice president and chief operations officer for a nonprofit in New York that provides housing for veterans.

    Executive Vice President & COO, A veteran housing nonprofit in NY

    Master of Social Work (MSW), Columbia University

    New York

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What Can a Social Worker Expert Witness Opine On?

Client Assessment

Evaluate client needs and strengths.

Case Management

Coordinate services for clients effectively.

Crisis Intervention

Provide immediate support in emergencies.

Counseling Sessions

Facilitate therapeutic conversations and support.

Advocacy

Represent client interests in various settings.

Resource Referral

Connect clients to community resources.

FAQs for Social Worker Expert Witnesses

What is a social worker expert witness?

A social worker expert witness is a licensed social worker who provides professional opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, assessing clients, writing reports, and testifying to clarify social and family issues.

In what case types can a social worker expert witness provide valuable insights?

A social worker expert witness provides valuable insights in child custody, abuse and neglect, foster care, termination of parental rights, mental health, domestic violence, and dependency cases.

How do you evaluate the qualifications of a social worker expert witness?

Evaluate a social worker expert witness by reviewing their licenses, advanced degrees, clinical and forensic experience, specialized training, publications, and prior courtroom testimony.

How can a social worker expert witness support damages assessment?

A social worker expert witness supports damages assessment by evaluating psychosocial harm, treatment needs, and long-term impacts on the plaintiff’s daily life and functioning.

What records does a social worker expert witness typically require for review?

A social worker expert witness typically reviews medical, mental health, school, CPS, law enforcement, court, and case management records relevant to the client’s history.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting social worker expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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