Janet Abbott, Associate Director of Field Education responsible for Family and Children Services and School Based and School Related Services, received her MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work in 1972. Ms. Abbott worked as a clinical social worker with adults with chronic and persistent mental illness until 1979. During this time she supervised interns, social workers and members of other disciplines. She then worked at the NYC Department of Mental Health at the administrative level until 1982 when she was hired by NYS OMH in an administrative capacity.
She has worked for CUSSW since 1989 and in her present position since 1991. Ms. Abbott’s focus on supervision skills and knowledge developed during her years as an administrator and supervisor. The class on Supervision and Staff Development (T7134B) reviews principles and application in these areas.
Last updated December 03, 2007.
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