Nikki Kleitzel, a dedicated social worker based in New York, has made significant contributions to the field of social work through her extensive experience in providing a range of services to patients in need. Having completed her Master of Social Work degree from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Studio Art from the University of Vermont, Kleitzel has gained valuable knowledge that has served as a foundation for her successful career in social work. She has worked as an Inpatient Social Worker at Mount Sinai Health System, where she managed patient cases, provided psychoeducation to patients, and engaged in discharge planning activities, among other duties. Kleitzel has also worked as a Social Work Intern at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, where she gained practical experience in providing care to patients with different needs. Additionally, she has served as a Worksite Monitor for the Summer Youth Employment Program at Central Queens YW & WMHA and a C.A.P. Social Work Intern at John Bowne High School at Central Queens YW & YMHA.

Kleitzel's experience includes a diverse range of roles, such as RD Operations Associate at JDC, Assistant Program Specialist, Entwine Program at JDC, Event Planning Assistant at WK Planning, Ltd., Event Coordinator's Assistant at Perry Davis Associates, Plenum Intern at Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Sales Associate at Patisserie Salzburg, Gallery Attendant at The Museum of the Creative Process, Research Assistant at the University of Vermont, Special Programs Intern at The Jewish Federations of North America, Intern at Collegiate Leadership Internship Program, Fountain Server at Friendly's Restaurant, Exhibition Design Intern at The Fleming Museum, and General Counselor at Breezemont Day Camp.

Kleitzel's dedication and passion for helping people have made her a valuable asset to any organization she has worked with. Her experience in case management, psychoeducation, discharge planning, individual and group therapy, and the ability to manage patient needs has enabled her to make a positive impact in the field of social work.