Sarah Berkowitz
Social Work Intern | Inpatient Psychiatry – Mood Disorders Program
- Role
- Inpatient Mood Disorders Program Social Work Intern at Cleveland Clinic
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sarah Berkowitz
Dedicated and compassionate social worker in training, blending a strong foundation in social justice with clinical expertise. I hold a BA in Social Justice from the University of Iowa and am currently earning my MSW in Substance Use Disorders and Recovery with a Trauma-Informed Practice Certificate at Case Western Reserve University.My professional background includes serving as an Abortion Patient Navigator at Planned Parenthood of Illinois, where I developed advanced skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation, care coordination, and trauma-informed support. I am also a published author, using storytelling and advocacy to drive awareness around chronic illness, disability rights, and systemic change, particularly sharing my lived experience with Narcolepsy.In outpatient or private practice settings, I bring a client-centered, strengths-based approach, emphasizing trust, empowerment, and holistic care. I am passionate about creating safe spaces where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported.Key skills: • Trauma-informed care • Crisis intervention and de-escalation • Client advocacy and care navigation • Biopsychosocial assessment • Motivational interviewing • Community organizing • Writing for advocacy and educationWhen I’m not working or studying, you’ll find me, baking, walking my dog, or working on creative projects that amplify marginalized voices. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals committed to making a difference!
Experience
Inpatient Mood Disorders Program Social Work Intern
Sep 2025 — Present · Ohio City, OH, US
Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor's degree, Social Justice
University of Iowa
Minor, Rhetoric and Persuasion
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at CWRU
Master of Social Work - MSW, Substance Use Disorders and Recovery
University of Oxford
Exeter College Summer Program , 2 courses: The Histories of Migration and The Good Life or the Moral Life
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