The Primary School
Natalie Carney has a diverse work experience in the field of mental health and social work. Most recently, they worked as a Mental Health Clinician at The Primary School, where they focused on providing holistic support to high-risk children and their families. Prior to that, they worked as a Clinical Social Worker at the Child Mind Institute, conducting group therapy and implementing strategies to reduce mental health symptoms in students. Natalie also gained experience as a Clinician at Seneca Family of Agencies, providing assessment and therapeutic interventions for youth. Natalie has a passion for working with vulnerable populations and has also served as a Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts of Greater New York and a Summer Counselor at Hetrick-Martin Institute. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated their commitment to supporting individuals in need and promoting their well-being.
Natalie Carney has a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University, which they obtained from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iona University from 2013 to 2017. Natalie also graduated from Burlingame High School in 2013, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Additionally, they have obtained certifications including a Licensed Master Social Worker from the New York State Office of Mental Health in January 2020, and an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) Registration from the Board Of Behavioral Sciences in November 2020.
The Primary School
We are creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age. Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive. Three key components make up our unique approach: We start early: We start working with parents and enroll children into our program as early as birth to reach them at their most critical stage in development. We work with - not around - families: We know that parents and caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. We partner with them to enhance the education and health of their children. We integrate multiple systems to serve the whole child: Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs. Our ultimate goal is to create a game-changing system of care for children that can be replicated across the country. To that end, we are building a model that can be effectively implemented in diverse communities and sustained on public funding. We currently operate two program sites in East Palo Alto and East Bay, California, which act as our primary centers of direct impact, innovation, and learning.