Sarah Garner, Master Social Worker at The Child Center of NY’s Cohen Family Wellness Center, was recently selected by the NYS Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health as an Employee of the Year! She was honored at a ceremony in Saratoga Springs last month.
A note from Xiomara Borja, Director of Integrated Clinical Services, and Marielys Cruz, Clinical Supervisor and Sarah’s colleague at CFWC, speaks to how this honor was well-deserved: “Since joining The Child Center in July of 2023, Sarah has demonstrated remarkable dedication and a strong commitment to her professional development in the behavioral health field. As a new clinician, Sarah navigated the early challenges of familiarizing herself with our organizational protocols and deadlines. Despite the typical growing pains of a new hire, she consistently displayed an eagerness to improve and refine her clinical skills. Today, Sarah continues to show great determination in her growth, and her clinical abilities have evolved significantly. One of Sarah’s standout qualities is her exceptional level of client engagement. She is resourceful, always advocating for her clients and ensuring they have the support they need. Her colleagues and managers alike have noted her strong work ethic and her ability to collaborate effectively with the team. Sarah is consistently willing to go above and beyond for both her clients and her peers. She has shown a commendable willingness to contribute to the team whenever teamwork is needed, offering support to others and always making herself available when called upon. Sarah’s dedication to her role and her ability to work collaboratively with others truly set her apart. She has not only grown into an outstanding clinician but also a valued team member. I wholeheartedly believe that Sarah Garner deserves to be recognized as Employee of the Year for her hard work, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Sarah spoke about how moved she was to receive this distinction: “It was an honor to attend the New York State Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health celebration. I was privileged to be named the employee of the year at the Cohen Family Wellness Center. The convention not only broadened my perspectives on the necessity for mental health services for adolescents and adults, but it also taught me that implementing a client-centered and holistic approach in my sessions with my clients makes a difference in their lives. I could not have received this award without the support of my colleagues and the Cohen Family Wellness team. I am fortunate to be a part of The Child Center of NY, and I am excited to continue my work here moving forward and making a difference in my clients’ lives.”
