Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C

Director of Social Work

Languages: English

Education
Certification: Advanced Certificate in Gerontology, Certificate in Grief Counseling License: Licensed Clinical Social Work MSN: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Concentration: Non-Profit & Public Management, from Rutgers University School of Social Work BSN: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University
Member
National Association of Social Workers, Association of Oncology Social Workers

“I am honored and excited to be a part of the Astera leadership team. As a therapist, I practice with empathy and compassion, meeting each patient where they are at in their wellness journey. As an administrator, I aim to enhance access to quality care, specifically addressing social determinants of health such as mental health, transportation, community resources, and family support.

I joined Astera after serving in the non-profit sector after 15+ years, managing social service programs that included case management, counseling, food pantry, senior services (senior center,
social adult day programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease/dementias and family caregiver support), COVID and disaster response, career readiness, health education, and community centers in low-income housing complexes."