Danielle Cecala, Lmsw
About Danielle Cecala, Lmsw
Danielle Cecala, LMSW, is a Medical Social Worker at NYU Langone Health in Brooklyn, NY, with extensive experience in various social work roles across New York City.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Danielle Cecala is currently employed as a Medical Social Worker at NYU Langone Health, based in Brooklyn, New York. She began this role in 2022. In this position, she is responsible for assisting patients and their families with social, psychological, and discharge planning needs, ensuring that they receive comprehensive support throughout their medical treatment.
Experience at The Brooklyn Hospital Center
From 2021 to 2022, Danielle Cecala worked as a Medical Social Worker at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. During her tenure, she was involved in providing direct social work services to patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs, and facilitating effective care transitions.
Previous Tenure at NYU Langone Health
Danielle Cecala has had multiple tenures at NYU Langone Health. She worked there as a Medical Social Worker from 2018 to 2020 and also earlier at the NYU Augustana Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, she played a crucial part in patient care management, offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with accessing community resources.
Roles in Social Work and Case Management
Before her current position, Danielle Cecala held various roles in social work and case management. She served as a Social Work Case Manager at The Institute for Family Health from 2013 to 2015. Earlier, she was a Social Worker - Family Support Coordinator at Success Academy Charter Schools from 2011 to 2013. These roles involved working closely with individuals and families to provide tailored support and intervention strategies.
Educational Background
Danielle Cecala completed her Master of Science in Social Work at Columbia University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Business Administration, from Fordham University. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in social work principles and practices, enabling her to address complex social and psychological issues within medical settings.