Background
Caroff, Phyllis M. was born on February 22, 1924 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Harry and Irene (Lesser) Friedman.
Caroff, Phyllis M. was born on February 22, 1924 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Harry and Irene (Lesser) Friedman.
Bachelor, Douglass College, 1944. Master of Social Work, New York School Social Work, 1947. Doctor of Social Work, Columbia University, 1969.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hunter College, City University of New York, 1995.
Caseworker, American Red Cross, 1944-1945;
caseworker, student supervisor, Community Service Society, New York City, 1956-1961;
from lecturer to associate professor, Hunter College School Social Work, New York City, 1961-1976;
professor, Hunter College School Social Work, New York City, 1976-1987;
director, Postmasters Program in Advanced Clinical Social Work, 1977-1987;
private practice psychotherapy, New York City, since 1964. Consultant Veterans Administration Hospital., New York City, 1977-1985, United States Public Health Service Hospital, S.I., since 1974. Member of advisory board Foundation Thanatology, since 1976.
Member professional advising committee Graduate Program inSocial Work, Institute Health Professions, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1980-1986.
Member executive committee of board Planned Parenthood New York City, 1974-1979, chairman research and evaluation committee, 1974-1977, board directors, 1971-1986. Fellow American Orthopsychiat. Association, New York Academy Medicine.
Member American Association of University Professors, National Association Social Workers (chairman clinical council 1981-1984, member peer review advisory committee 1982-1984), New York State Society Clinical Social Work Psychotherapists, The Douglass Society.
Married Joseph Caroff, May 16, 1943;children— Michael, Peter.